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The Greenwood Encyclopedia of African American Folklore by Anand Prahlad
Call Number: Call Number: Available as an eBook and in Reference
ISBN: 9780313330353
Publication Date: 2005-12-30
African American culture draws upon a rich body of traditions from Africa, Latin America, and the South, and folklore is fundamental to the African American heritage. Use the index to find entries about Kwanzaa.
Fighting for US by Scott Brown
Call Number: Available as an ebook
ISBN: 9780814739419
Publication Date: 2003-01-01
There is a chapter in this book specifically about Kwanzaa.

Chapter 7: Kwanzaa and Afrocentricity

Children's Books

My Family Celebrates Kwanzaa by Lisa Bullard; Constanza Basaluzzo (Illustrator)
Call Number: Available in Merced in Print
ISBN: 9781541520110
Publication Date: 2018-08-01
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.
Seven Spools of Thread by Angela Shelf Medearis; Daniel Minter (Illustrator)
Call Number: Available in Print in Merced CHB MED
ISBN: 9780807573150
Publication Date: 2000-01-01
IN AN AFRICAN VILLAGE live seven brothers who make family life miserable with their constant fighting. When their father dies, he leaves an unusual will: by sundown the brothers must make gold out of seven spools of colored thread. If they fail, they will be left with no inheritance and turned out as beggars.Using the Nguzo Saba, or "seven principles", of Kwanzaa, Angela Shelf Medearis has written an unforgettable story that demonstrates how family members can pull together, for their own good and the good of the entire community.Magnificent and inspiring woodcuts by Daniel Minter bring joy to this Kwanzaa celebration.

Print Books

Kwanzaa by Cedric McClester
Call Number: Available in Print in Merced 394.2683 MCC
ISBN: 0936073241
Publication Date: 1997-01-01
According to the most reliable estimates, over 13 million Americans observe Kwanzaa (December 26th January 1st) Yet, in spite of these impressive numbers, confusion still surrounds this most unusual holiday.
Crossing the Danger Water by Deirdre Mullane
Call Number: Available in Print in Merced 810.8 CRO
ISBN: 9780385422437
Publication Date: 1993-09-01
Three Hundred Years of African-American Writing This is the most comprehensive Combining an extensive selection of poetry, prose, speeches, songs, documents, and letters dating from the pre-Colonial era through to the present day, it offers a testament to the pervasive influence of African-Americans on the political, creative, and cultural development of not just the United States but the whole world.
African-American Holidays, Festivals, and Celebrations by Kathlyn Gay; Jessie Carney Smith (Introduction by); Jean C. Church (Foreword by)
Call Number: Available in Reference in Merced 394.26 GAY
ISBN: 9780780807792
Publication Date: 2006-12-05
The history, customs, and symbols associated with both traditional and contemporary religious and secular events observed by americans of african descent.

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