Kwanzaa Author:Melrose Cooper Appropriate for choral reading, both at home and in classroom settings, this book of lyrics and poems about Kwanzaa, the African-American cultural festival, also shows children how to articulate words, including unfamiliar and difficult ones. Children learn about the concept, the origin, the annual observance, and the cultural importance of Kwan... more »zaa, even as they enjoy the sheer poetry of the book. It is also hoped that children will carry this love and enjoyment of poetry to the higher levels of their education.« less