Kwanzaa

From the Series On My Own Holidays

  • Interest Level: Grade 2 - Grade 4
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

Between Christmas and New Year’s Day, many people throughout the United States celebrate another holiday, Kwanzaa. A joyous celebration of African American culture, Kwanzaa was created as a way for African American families to come together to remember and rejoice in their rich heritage. Author A. P. Porter describes how the holiday got its start and how it is celebrated, and also gives an explanation of each of Kwanzaa’s seven principles. Porter also provides a practical list of the items needed for readers to make their own Kwanzaa celebration.

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Interest Level Grade 2 - Grade 4
Reading Level Grade 3
Genre Social Studies
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction, Holidays
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand On My Own Books
Imprint Millbrook Press ™
Language English
Publication Date 2011-08-01
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF026050, JNF018010, JNF052020
Dewey 394.2'68
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Lexile 600
Guided Reading Level O
ATOS Reading Level 3.8
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 49319
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Maps, Note to adults, Recipes, Reviewed, Teaching Guides, and Timeline

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On My Own Holidays

Encourage understanding of diverse cultures. Featuring full-page illustrations, these beautiful editions look at the history and customs associated with various holidays and present early readers with high-interest offerings. View available downloads →

Reviews

Kirkus Reviews

“. . .the book’s dignified style and format give it broad appeal. An attractive, useful addition.”
Kirkus Reviews

Publishers Weekly

“This attractive, well-designed collaboration communicates the spirit of this festival while providing all the data needed to commemorate Kwanzaa.”
Publishers Weekly

School Library Journal

“A forthright, easy-to-read introduction to this increasingly recognized African-American holiday.”
School Library Journal