Description

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A unique alphabet book for children and a wonderful introduction to Kwanzaa, the holiday that celebrates African American heritage.

K is for Kwanzaa explains different facets of the holiday, from A to Z. Each letter of the alphabet represents an English or Swahili word, accompanied by a simple definition explaining its importance or relation to Kwanzaa. For example:A is for Africa -- Africa is the second largest continent. It has many countries. African Americans' ancestors came from Africa. Kwanzaa is a holiday that celebrates the rich heritage of Africa. An introduction describes the origin of the holiday and the Seven Kwanzaa Principles, that guide the seven-day celebration and teach positive life lessons.

About the Author

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A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, Juwanda G. Ford was born in 1967 and wrote her first book, My Book of Poems, at the age of six; she still has the book, and brings it to schools when she visits. Ford grew up in a poor and often dangerous neighborhood in which her own mother was shot and killed when Ford was just 11; she was raised by her grandmother, and escaped into a world of books and imagination. Ford went on to receive her Bachelor of Arts degree from Austin College and a graduate degree in publishing from Oxford Brookes University in England.A talented athlete, Ford has always balanced her writing with sports and outdoor activities. She has taught outdoor education, and worked in children's book publishing for a number of years before publishing her first book for young readers, A Kente Dress for Kenya. In addition to writing, Ford enjoys camping, cooking, and traveling, and remains active in community service. She enjoys speaking to students about reading, writing, staying in school, and working hard to achieve dreams.