My Kwanzaa Wish book recommendation is by Angela Ferraris, The Retired School Librarian.
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My Kwanzaa Wish
by Yolanda T. Marshall (Author), Jamie Ellis Pasquale (Illustrator)
Brief summary: A candle is lit every day of Kwanzaa to observe and celebrate a principle with family and friends to enjoy stories, gift giving, music, and dancing.
Comments: Each Kwanzaa principle is shared with a pronunciation key, symbol, and meaning.
Kwanzaa was created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966 to be celebrated from December 26th -January 1st. Each day a candle is lit to celebrate a principle. More information about Kwanzaa and Swahili greetings and meanings are in the back of the book.
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The selected children’s books are chosen by a highly qualified retired elementary school librarian who passionately reads and recommends picture books to teachers, school librarians, parents, grandparents, and other book enthusiasts.
Most of the books Mrs. Ferraris recommends are checked out from the public library. The only exception is the complimentary copies she receives, which are duly noted.