Dolores Johnson is the talented author-illustrator of many books for children, including Now Let Me Fly, What Will Mommy Do When I'm at School?, and Seminole Diary. A graduate of Boston University, Ms. Johnson was born and raised in New Britain, Connecticut. She now lives in Inglewood, California.

School Library Journal Has the most extensive survey of African American history ever included in a children's book on Kwanzaa.

• ContentsIntroductionChapter 1A History of Africans and Africans in America and Its Importance in the Celebration of KwanzaaChapter 2What Are the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa and How Are They Practiced?Chapter 3What Are the Symbols of Kwanzaa and How Are They Used in the Celebration?Chapter 4Crafts to Make Before KwanzaaThe KinaraThe Mishumaa Saba (Candles)The Mkeka (Mat)Mazao BasketThe Kikombe Cha Umoja (Unity Cup)The Bendera Ya Taifa (Unity Flag)Chapter 5Gifts to Make for KwanzaaJewelryDecorative ItemsMusical InstrumentsTextilesPaperCraftsBooksToysChapter 6Recipes for a Well-Fed KwanzaaAppetizers/SaladsMain DishesVegetablesBreadsDessertsDrinksChapter 7Special Programs for KwanzaaChapter 8How Do I Prepare for Kwanzaa?Chapter 9Where to BuyGlossaryBibliographyCalendar

Dolores Johnson is the talented author-illustrator of many books for children, including Now Let Me Fly, What Will Mommy Do When I'm at School?, and Seminole Diary. A graduate of Boston University, Ms. Johnson was born and raised in New Britain, Connecticut. She now lives in Inglewood, California.

School Library Journal Has the most extensive survey of African American history ever included in a children's book on Kwanzaa.

• ContentsIntroductionChapter 1A History of Africans and Africans in America and Its Importance in the Celebration of KwanzaaChapter 2What Are the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa and How Are They Practiced?Chapter 3What Are the Symbols of Kwanzaa and How Are They Used in the Celebration?Chapter 4Crafts to Make Before KwanzaaThe KinaraThe Mishumaa Saba (Candles)The Mkeka (Mat)Mazao BasketThe Kikombe Cha Umoja (Unity Cup)The Bendera Ya Taifa (Unity Flag)Chapter 5Gifts to Make for KwanzaaJewelryDecorative ItemsMusical InstrumentsTextilesPaperCraftsBooksToysChapter 6Recipes for a Well-Fed KwanzaaAppetizers/SaladsMain DishesVegetablesBreadsDessertsDrinksChapter 7Special Programs for KwanzaaChapter 8How Do I Prepare for Kwanzaa?Chapter 9Where to BuyGlossaryBibliographyCalendar