Freedom Soup ~ Tami Charles
Every year Haitians around the world celebrate New Years Day by eating freedom soup.
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If It’s Christmas and You Know It ~ Hannah Eliot
Set to the tune of the song "If You're Happy and You Know It," this bright, fun book features children of different colors and celebrates some of the Christmas traditions that many enjoy.
Kevin’s Kwanzaa ~ Lisa Bullard
Written from young Kevin's perspective, this book is excellent for children learning about Kwanzaa. With historical facts and informative details mentioned at the bottom of the pages, the top features Kevin's explanations, thoughts, and experiences regarding Kwanzaa.
Snowflake Kisses and Gingerbread Smiles ~ Toni Trent Parker
This is a cute little Christmas book about some of the joys of Christmas Eve and Christmas morning as seen through the eyes of a child.
Long Ago on a Silent Night ~ Julie Berry
A wonderful retelling of the Nativity story, this book doubles as a love letter from a mother to her child. The story parallels the birth of a child to the miraculous birth of the infant King that we celebrate on Christmas Day.
My First Kwanzaa Book ~ Deborah M. Newton Chocolate
This book is about a young boy who celebrates Kwanzaa with his family and learns about his African heritage.
A Kwanzaa Celebration Pop-Up Book ~ Nancy Williams
This is a fun, festive pop-up book with symbolic holiday images and bold, bright colors.
Christmas in the Time of Billy Lee ~ Jerdine Nolen
Ellie makes three Christmas wishes; 1) that her parents would finally see her imaginary friend Billy Lee, 2) that it would snow, and, 3) that joy would return to her family, especially her parents.
My First Kwanzaa ~ Karen Katz
This is a fun book about a little girl celebrating Kwanzaa with her family. Throughout the seven days of Kwanzaa, the young girl explains how they celebrate and integrate the seven principles.
The All-I’ll-Ever-Want Christmas Doll ~ Patricia C. McKissack
Laura Nell only wanted one thing for Christmas, a Baby Betty doll. It was during the depression and her two sisters were quite sure that she would not receive the doll for Christmas.
Christmas for 10 ~ Cathryn Falwell
Count from one to ten twice with this family as they celebrate many of the traditions associated with Christmas; from one star on top of the tree to ten people wishing peace for all!
Poppa’s Itchy Christmas ~ Angela Shelf Medearis
George is disappointed when he and his Poppa both receive long, bright scarves and itchy red underwear for Christmas.
Sweet Potato Pie ~ Kathleen Lindsey
With the many failed crops, the family is in danger of losing their farm. However, mama has a great idea that she hopes will help save the their farm!
Apple Countdown ~ Joan Holub
The class takes a fieldtrip to an apple orchard. The rhyming story is a countdown of the many things the students see and experience on the fieldtrip.
The Day I Saw My Father Cry ~ Bill Cosby
Little Bill's new neighbor, Mr. Mills, teaches everyone an ingenious way to cool out and stop fighting and arguing. When Mr. Mills dies of a heart attack, Little Bill questions how someone with such a kind heart could have a heart attack.
Before John Was a Jazz Giant ~ Carole Boston Weatherford
This book is about the many sounds that legendary jazz saxophonist John Coltrane heard in his everyday life growing up that contributed to his success.
Grace for President ~ Kelly DiPucchio
Appalled that there has never been a female president, Grace decides that she wants to become president!
If I Ran for President ~ Catherine Stier
In this book, children not only indicate what they would do if they ran for president, but the book also provides an excellent overview of the election process.
Lily’s Cat Mask ~ Julie Fortenberry
Lily's dad bought her a cat mask and she wore it everywhere she went...except when her teacher told her it was a distraction in class and she could only wear it during recess.
Please, Baby, Please ~ Spike Lee & Tonya Lewis Lee
The baby girl in this book is just too cute! The book is about her and her day, which begins at 3:01 am with her mother saying, “Go back to bed baby, please, baby, please.”