Publisher: Planting People Growing

Copyright Date: 2024

Edition Date: 2021 Release Date: 08/01/24

Illustrator: Karaca, Bilal,

Pages: 1 volume (unpaged)

ISBN: 1-9592238-2-8

ISBN 13: 978-1-9592238-2-5

Dewey: E

Dimensions: 21 cm.

Subject Heading:
African Americans. Juvenile fiction.
African American families. Juvenile fiction.
Kwanzaa. Juvenile fiction.
African Americans. Fiction.
African American families. Fiction.
Kwanzaa. Fiction.

Language: English

Word Count: 449

Reading Level: 4.0

Interest Level: K-3

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 4.0 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 550656 / grade: Lower Grades

Guided Reading Level: L

Fountas & Pinnell: L

Jaheem learns the importance of honoring his cultural roots.

He is introduced to Kwanzaa as a family tradition, when African American families gather together to celebrate their culture and heritage. Kwanzaa offers inspiration for community building and family engagement. This book will inspire readers to explore the history of Kwanzaa, learn the seven basic principles of African culture, and celebrate African heritage. It serves as a practical guide for introducing principles of multicultural education and social emotional learning.