Lamson Library

The complete Kwanzaa : celebrating our cultural harvest.

Riley, D. Winbush (Dorothy Winbush) New York ; HarperCollins, 1995.
Introduction to Kwanzaa — Principle 1: Umoja — Principle 2: Kujichagulia — Principle 3: Ujima — Principle 4: Ujamaa — Principle 5: Nia — Principle 6: Kuumba — Principle 7:Imani — Kwanzaa’s Karamu.
Celebrated between December 26 and January 1, Kwanzaa is a joyous and deeply meaningful holiday that gives African Americans an opportunity to reunite with family and friends and to pay tribute to their rich cultural heritage. For the millions of African Americans who already celebrate Kwanzaa, as well as for the millions of others who want to know more about it, The Complete Kwanzaa is a comprehensive guide that explains the traditional ceremonies, foods, and history of this joyful and spiritual holiday. Author Dorothy Winbush Riley offers a welcome introduction to the cultural foundations of Kwanzaa, practical tips on how to tailor celebrations to individual circumstances, and directions on how to hold a Karamu feast, as well as recipes.
(LOWER LEVEL) GT4403 .R56 1995

A Kwanzaa keepsake : celebrating the holiday with new traditions and feasts.

Harris Jessica B. New York : Simon & Schuster, 1995.
What Is Kwanzaa? — Preparing for Kwanzaa — The First Night: Umoja (Unity) — The Second Night: Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) — The Third Night: Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility) — The Fourth Night: Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) — The Fifth Night: Nia (Purpose) — The Sixth Night: Kuumba (Creativity) — The Seventh Night: Imani (Faith)
A celebration and affirmation of African-American culture, food, and family, A Kwanzaa Keepsake contains everything you need to create your own unique holiday traditions. Structured around the seven days of Kwanzaa and the virtues each day represents, there are blessings, proverbs, ceremonies, family projects, inspirational biographies of heroes and heroines of the African-Atlantic world, and of course, wonderful food. Jessica Harris, African-American culinary historian and cookbook author, provides a feast for each night. The theme of each meal reflects the principle of the day:. The menu for Umoja (Unity) serves up dishes of multinational origin, such as Seasoned Olives from Brazil, Mechoui-Style Leg of Lamb with Cumin, Mint and Chile from Senegal, and the Caribbean’s Classic Rum Punch – reminding us of the union of all peoples of African descent. The second night supper for Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) is composed of dishes from the African continent and includes South African Sweet Potato Fritters, Moroccan-Style Grilled Pepper Salad, and the West African hot sauce Piment Aimee. The sixth night of Kuumba (Creativity) is an African-American healing supper, a communal meal that opens the gates of remembrance through food. This repast is centered around your own heritage recipe for stuffed turkey or a vegetarian main dish, and you’ll also find recipes for Pickled Black-Eyed Peas, Biokosso, a fish dish from the Cote d’Ivoire, Spicy Cranberry Chutney, and Killer Pecan Pie with Molasses Whipped Cream.
(LOWER LEVEL) GT4403 .H37

Children’s Literature

Kwanzaa karamu : cooking and crafts for a Kwanzaa feast / April A. Brady ; illustrations by Barbara Knutson ; photographs by Robert L. and Diane Wolfe ; additional recipes by Cheryl Davidson Kaufman … [et al.]

Minneapolis : Carolrhoda Books, c1995. CHILD LIT (LOWER) 641.59 B812k
AFRO-AMERICAN AUTHOR COPY IN MULTICULTURAL OFFICE ASK AT HUB 35

Kwanzaa / by Deborah M. Newton Chocolate ; illustrations by Melodye Rosales.

Chicago : Childrens Press, c1990. CHILD LIT (LOWER) 394.2 C545k

My first Kwanzaa book / by Deborah M. Newton Chocolate ; illustrated by Cal Massey.

New York : Scholastic, c1992 CHILD LIT (LOWER) Easy C5452m

It’s Kwanzaa time! / Linda and Clay Goss ; with illustrations by Ashley Bryan … [et al.]

New York : G.P. Putnam’s, c1995. CHILD LIT (LOWER) 394.2 G677i

Celebrating Kwanzaa / by Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith ; photographs by Lawrence Migdale.

New York : Holiday House, c1993. CHILD OVER (LOWER) 394.2 H868c

The children’s book of Kwanzaa : a guide to celebrate the holiday / Johnson, Dolores.

New York, N.Y. : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, c1996. CHILD LIT (LOWER) 394.2 J66c

Seven candles for Kwanzaa / by Andrea Davis Pinkney ; pictures by Brian Pinkney.

New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, 1993. CHILD OVER (LOWER) 394.2 P655s

The gifts of Kwanzaa / Saint James, Synthia.

Morton Grove, Ill. : A. Whitman, 1994. CHILD LIT (LOWER) Easy Sa143g

Kwanzaa : a family affair / Walter, Mildred Pitts.

New York : Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books, c1995. CHILD LIT (LOWER) 394.2 W233k

A Kwanzaa celebration : pop-up book / by Nancy Williams ; illustrated by Robert Sabuda.

New York : Little Simon, c1995. CHILD LIT (LOWER) 394.2 W725k

Music

Kwanzaa music

Cambridge, Mass. : Rounder, p1994. 1 sound disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Program notes, with a recipe and menu from Kwanzaa : an African-American celebration of culture and cooking, by Eric V. Copage, and discography ([17] p.) inserted in container.
AV/MUSIC CD (MAIN) MZ400 .K82

Compiled by Alice Staples, December 2003

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