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Celebrate Kwanzaa

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Kwanzaa is a Swahili word that means "first" and signifies the first fruits of the harvest. It is an annual celebration of African-American culture that is held from December 26th to January 1st, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually held on the 6th day.

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Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library

15 items

15 items

Li'l Rabbit's Kwanzaa

Li'l Rabbit's Kwanzaa

by Washington, Donna L.

Picture Book - 2010

Li’l Rabbit wants to celebrate his favorite part of Kwanzaa, the feast of Karamu, but poor Granna Rabbit is sick in bed. Li’l Rabbit wants to celebrate his favorite part of Kwanzaa, the feast of Karamu, but poor Granna Rabbit is sick in bed. Show less

Li’l Rabbit wants to celebrate his favorite part of Kwanzaa, the feast of Karamu, but poor Granna Rabbit is sick in bed. Li’l Rabbit wants to celebrate his favorite part of Kwanzaa, the feast of Karamu, but poor Granna Rabbit is sick in bed. Show less

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My Family Celebrates Kwanzaa

My Family Celebrates Kwanzaa

by Bullard, Lisa

Book - 2019

Kwanzaa traces its origins to the American Civil Rights era. Kwanzaa traces its origins to the American Civil Rights era. Show less

Kwanzaa traces its origins to the American Civil Rights era. Kwanzaa traces its origins to the American Civil Rights era. Show less

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Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa

Count and Celebrate!

by McKissack, Fredrick

Book - 2009

Kids count from one to ten as they learn about the history, symbols, and customs of Kwanzaa. Kids count from one to ten as they learn about the history, symbols, and customs of Kwanzaa. Show less

Kids count from one to ten as they learn about the history, symbols, and customs of Kwanzaa. Kids count from one to ten as they learn about the history, symbols, and customs of Kwanzaa. Show less

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Kevin's Kwanzaa

Kevin's Kwanzaa

by Bullard, Lisa

eBook - 2012

Kevin is excited for his turn to light the candles on the last night of Kwanzaa. Kevin is excited for his turn to light the candles on the last night of Kwanzaa. Show less

Kevin is excited for his turn to light the candles on the last night of Kwanzaa. Kevin is excited for his turn to light the candles on the last night of Kwanzaa. Show less

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K Is for Kwanzaa

K Is for Kwanzaa

A Kwanzaa Alphabet Book

by Ford, Juwanda G.

Book - 1997

Celebrates the African-American holiday Kwanzaa by introducing related words from A to Z, including "Africa," "bendera," "dashiki," and "yams." Celebrates the African-American holiday Kwanzaa by introducing related words from A to Z, including "Africa," "bendera," "dashiki," and "yams." Show less

Celebrates the African-American holiday Kwanzaa by introducing related words from A to Z, including "Africa," "bendera," "dashiki," and "yams." Celebrates the African-American holiday Kwanzaa by introducing related words from A to Z, including "Africa," "bendera," "dashiki," and "yams." Show less

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My First Kwanzaa

My First Kwanzaa

by Katz, Karen

Picture Book - 2003

A girl describes how she and her family celebrate the seven days of Kwanzaa. A girl describes how she and her family celebrate the seven days of Kwanzaa. Show less

A girl describes how she and her family celebrate the seven days of Kwanzaa. A girl describes how she and her family celebrate the seven days of Kwanzaa. Show less

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The Story of Kwanzaa

The Story of Kwanzaa

by Washington, Donna L.

Book - 1996

Describes the traditions and customs of Kwanzaa and includes activities. Describes the traditions and customs of Kwanzaa and includes activities. Show less

Describes the traditions and customs of Kwanzaa and includes activities. Describes the traditions and customs of Kwanzaa and includes activities. Show less

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Seven Candles for Kwanzaa

Seven Candles for Kwanzaa

Streaming Video - 1997

Describes the origins and practices of Kwanzaa, the seven-day festival during which people of African descent rejoice in their ancestral values. Describes the origins and practices of Kwanzaa, the seven-day festival during which people of African descent rejoice in their ancestral values. Show less

Describes the origins and practices of Kwanzaa, the seven-day festival during which people of African descent rejoice in their ancestral values. Describes the origins and practices of Kwanzaa, the seven-day festival during which people of African descent rejoice in their ancestral values. Show less

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Seven Spools of Thread

Seven Spools of Thread

A Kwanzaa Story

by Medearis, Angela Shelf

Picture Book - 2000

When they are given the seemingly impossible task of turning thread into gold, the seven Ashanti brothers put aside their differences, learn to get along, and embody the principles of Kwanzaa. When they are given the seemingly impossible task of turning thread into gold, the seven Ashanti brothers put aside their differences, learn to get along, and embody the principles of Kwanzaa. Show less

When they are given the seemingly impossible task of turning thread into gold, the seven Ashanti brothers put aside their differences, learn to get along, and embody the principles of Kwanzaa. When they are given the seemingly impossible task of turning thread into gold, the seven Ashanti brothers put aside their differences, learn to get along, and embody the principles of Kwanzaa. Show less

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Santa's Kwanzaa

Santa's Kwanzaa

by Thomas, Garen Eileen

Picture Book - 2004

Christmas and Kwanzaa are combined in a rhyming story of Santa's trip home after delivering presents to celebrate Kwanzaa with his family. Christmas and Kwanzaa are combined in a rhyming story of Santa's trip home after delivering presents to celebrate Kwanzaa with his family. Show less

Christmas and Kwanzaa are combined in a rhyming story of Santa's trip home after delivering presents to celebrate Kwanzaa with his family. Christmas and Kwanzaa are combined in a rhyming story of Santa's trip home after delivering presents to celebrate Kwanzaa with his family. Show less

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Together for Kwanzaa

Together for Kwanzaa

by Ford, Juwanda G.

Picture Book - 2000

While celebrating Kwanzaa and its many traditions with her parents, Kayla hopes that her big brother Khari will get home from college before the holiday is over. While celebrating Kwanzaa and its many traditions with her parents, Kayla hopes that her big brother Khari will get home from college before the holiday is over. Show less

While celebrating Kwanzaa and its many traditions with her parents, Kayla hopes that her big brother Khari will get home from college before the holiday is over. While celebrating Kwanzaa and its many traditions with her parents, Kayla hopes that her big brother Khari will get home from college before the holiday is over. Show less

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It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Kwanzaa!

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Kwanzaa!

Picture Book - 2004

A family celebrates Kwanzaa. A family celebrates Kwanzaa. Show less

A family celebrates Kwanzaa. A family celebrates Kwanzaa. Show less

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It's Kwanzaa Time!

It's Kwanzaa Time!

A Lift-the-flap Story

by Saint James, Synthia

Picture Book - 2001

Simple text and colorful pictures explain the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Simple text and colorful pictures explain the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Show less

Simple text and colorful pictures explain the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Simple text and colorful pictures explain the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Show less

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Imani's Gift at Kwanzaa

Imani's Gift at Kwanzaa

by Burden-Patmon, Denise

Book - 1993

A young girl learns the real meaning of Kwanzaa. A young girl learns the real meaning of Kwanzaa. Show less

A young girl learns the real meaning of Kwanzaa. A young girl learns the real meaning of Kwanzaa. Show less

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Kwanzaa for Young People (and Everyone Else!)

Kwanzaa for Young People (and Everyone Else!)

Music CD - 1999

This uplifting family-oriented collection of original songs adds a new layer of joy to the Kwanzaa holiday. This uplifting family-oriented collection of original songs adds a new layer of joy to the Kwanzaa holiday. Show less

This uplifting family-oriented collection of original songs adds a new layer of joy to the Kwanzaa holiday. This uplifting family-oriented collection of original songs adds a new layer of joy to the Kwanzaa holiday. Show less

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