{"product_id":"the-kwanzaa-story-celebrating-culture-through-community-hardcover","title":"The Kwanzaa Story: Celebrating Culture Through Community - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlliah L. Agostini\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eOlivia Smith H.\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the history and importance of Kwanzaa, a week-long December holiday celebrated in Black, African, and African American culture. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Kwanzaa Story, \u003c\/i\u003e little Alliah (of \u003ci\u003eThe Juneteenth Story\u003c\/i\u003e fame) is all grown up and, along with her husband LeVaur, teaches their children Daphne and Alistair why they celebrate Kwanzaa as a family and as a community. This \u003cb\u003ebeautifully illustrated storybook\u003c\/b\u003e shares the origins of the holiday--rooted in Africa, born in Los Angeles--giving historical and cultural context on how a joyful celebration was birthed after the Watts Rebellion and during the Civil Rights Movement. The journey includes: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe history of the holiday, complete with timeline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey figures of the Civil Rights Movement and their part in the creation of Kwanzaa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe seven guiding principles of Kwanzaa, known as Nguza Saba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe seven core symbols used during Kwanzaa rituals, including the kinara (candle holder) and the mishumaa saba (the seven candles in red, green, and black)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Kwanzaa is celebrated today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2025 marks the 60th observance of Kwanzaa. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Kwanzaa Story\u003c\/i\u003e offers Black, African, and African American children the opportunity to connect with their culture and the holiday in a meaningful way, and to \u003cb\u003esee themselves and their family traditions represented on the page with accuracy and joy. \u003c\/b\u003eThis book also \u003cb\u003eexposes children of different backgrounds to a new end-of-year cultural celebration, \u003c\/b\u003e taking them on an engaging and educational journey about the principles and traditions of the holiday. This visually captivating guide to understanding Kwanzaa encourages young readers to connect with the holiday and its \u003cb\u003esocial impact. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollow along as Alliah and her family discover the cultural significance of Kwanzaa's principles and symbols, providing a tangible element to the holiday that will allow kids and family members to fully and joyfully participate in its celebration. Readers of all ages will love learning about the amazing history and traditions of Kwanzaa\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ethrough the wise and educational storytelling in \u003ci\u003eThe Kwanzaa Story\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eHoliday Celebration\u003c\/b\u003e series from becker\u0026amp;mayer! kids honors the diverse holidays and milestones that shape the cultural fabric of the United States. Though these traditions may have originated elsewhere, brought to our shores by ancestors from around the world, they have endured and evolved to weave the vibrant tapestry of American life. The series includes picture books and their companion kid-friendly cookbooks that share stories uniquely representative of the American experience--an experience that is multilayered, eclectic, inclusive, and joyfully beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso available from the series: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Juneteenth Story\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Juneteenth Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Dia de Los Muertos Story\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Dia de Los Muertos Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuffalo, New York-native \u003cb\u003eAlliah L. Agostini\u003c\/b\u003e writes to spread joy and truth, and to illuminate the breadth of childhood experiences. Alliah is the award-winning author of a number of books for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eThe Juneteenth Story\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBIG TUNE\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOprah Winfrey: A Little Golden Book Biography\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Juneteenth Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e, and more. She resides in New Jersey with her husband and two children, and has an AB and an MBA from Harvard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOlivia Smith\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eH.\u003c\/b\u003e began drawing at an early age, taking inspiration from children's books and cartoons. She quickly realized how fascinating it was to create whatever she wanted and has been doing so ever since with her paintbrush in hand. Olivia has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design from California State University, East Bay. Her favorite materials are digital paints, watercolor, and gouache. Often inspired by nature, fantasy, beauty, and reality, she has created many watercolor and digital illustrations and illustrated several children's books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Mess\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Father's Love\u003c\/i\u003e. In her downtime, she enjoys exercising, cooking, writing, and spending time with family. Olivia is always excited to use her illustrations to help with education, bring joy, and make childhood dreams come true. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 11.2 x 8.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 23, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53336162894189,"sku":"9780760399323","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0823\/9213\/files\/6CF07cpUlZ9780760399323.webp?v=1778915247","url":"https:\/\/cleanfreaklab.myshopify.com\/products\/the-kwanzaa-story-celebrating-culture-through-community-hardcover","provider":"Clean Freak Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}