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Kwanzaa for Kids: 9 Children’s Books About Kwanzaa

1 January, 2012 (20:21) | Book of the Week, Kwanzaa | By: Haasim

Young Black Girl Reading Kwanzaa Book

“A List of Children’s Books to Help Introduce the Youth to the Meanings, Symbols and Purpose of Kwanzaa”

Learn More About Kwanzaa Children’s Books

I Am History by Gerald Ivey

25 December, 2010 (21:08) | Art Print of the Week, Gerald Ivey | By: Haasim

“Mama Miti” by Donna Jo Napoli & Kadir Nelson

14 February, 2010 (08:17) | Book of the Week, Kadir Nelson | By: Haasim

Mama Miti: Wangari Maathai and the Trees of Kenya

“Mama Miti: Wangari Maathai and the Trees of Kenya” by Donna Jo Napoli and illustrated by Kadir Nelson is our featured book of the week due to the works of art created by Mr. Nelson for the children’s book and its ethnic theme.  Below you will find a summary of the books contents, sample images from the book and much, much more. Learn more about this amazing book!