My Family Celebrates Kwanzaa

From the Series Holiday Time (Early Bird Stories ™)

  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 2
  • Reading Level: Grade 1

Kwanzaa traces its origins to the American Civil Rights era. Critical thinking questions and fast facts prompt young readers to engage with this fun narrative and learn all about Kwanzaa.

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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 2
Reading Level Grade 1
Genre Social Studies
Category Diverse Books: Celebrating Differences , Diverse Books: Race & Ethnicity, Diversity, Holidays
Copyright 2019
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand Early Bird Stories ™
Imprint Lerner Publications ™, LernerClassroom
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Publication Date 2018-08-01
Text Type Informational Fiction
BISACS JUV017050, JUV011010, JUV013030
Dewey 394.2612
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 9 x 9
Lexile 490
Guided Reading Level J
ATOS Reading Level 1.9
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 198899
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Bibliography/further reading, Fast facts, Glossary, Index, Reviewed, Table of contents, Websites, and eSource

Author: Lisa Bullard

Lisa Bullard is the award-winning author of more than 60 books for children, including You Can Write a Story: A Story-Writing Recipe for Kids. She teaches writing classes at the Loft Literary Center and regularly visits schools to talk with students about story-writing.

Illustrator: Constanza Basaluzzo

Constanza Basaluzzo was born in Argentina where she still lives with her husband and kitten. In her spare time she enjoys reading (especially children's books), and visiting toy stores.

Lerner eSource™ offers free digital teaching and learning resources, including Common Core State Standards (CCSS) teaching guides. These guides, created by classroom teachers, offer short lessons and writing exercises that give students specific instruction and practice using Common Core skills and strategies. Lerner eSource also provides additional resources including online activities, downloadable/printable graphic organizers, and additional educational materials that would also support Common Core instruction. Download, share, pin, print, and save as many of these free resources as you like!

Holiday Time (Early Bird Stories ™)

Follow the fun as a variety of families celebrate all types of holidays. Each book describes the origin of the holiday in simple terms and highlights special customs. Critical thinking and comprehension questions get readers talking about the stories. View available downloads →