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Amazing Books About Kwanzaa for Your Classroom

Share and celebrate the traditions of this holiday with your students.

By Scholastic Editors
December 2, 2024

This year, use read-alouds to share Kwanzaa with your students! Kwanzaa is a beautiful observation of African American and Pan-African community, family, and culture that is celebrated around the world. 

Books about Kwanzaa such as K Is for Kwanzaain which students can celebrate the holiday from A to Z, will deepen your students' understanding and appreciation for the holiday. These read-alouds are a great way to share the rich traditions of Kwanzaa with your class. 

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Celebrate Kwanzaa continues the spectacular Holidays Around the World series by focusing on this African American holiday which falls during the festive, gift-giving season, and is celebrated by families, communities, and schools throughout America. 

Paperback Book

The Seven Days of Kwanzaa

Grades 4 - 6
$5.24$6.99
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Far from being simply a history or even an explanation on the practice of Kwanzaa, this fun, informative manual also features a glossary of Swahili terms used throughout the holiday, recipes for traditional African dishes, and easy-to-follow instructions for making Zawadi gifts.

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