Once Upon a Kwanzaa

"This age-appropriate primer offers a vibrant perspective on values many all over the world have long held while offering newcomers a refreshingly inviting seat at that kinara-lit table.”—Kirkus Reviews

"This celebration of Kwanzaa explores the seven defining principles of the annual observation…vibrant, detailed, and busy illustrations show a multiethnic and variously abled cast of characters enjoying each evening, whether coming together as a community to celebrate the first night of unity at a local farmers’ market or kids and adults sitting around a table happily making crafts in observance of the sixth night, creativity.”—Booklist

"Williams and McCall pen an accessible introduction to Kwanzaa’s tenets in this vibrant celebration of African American community, culture, and heritage. Framed around the Nguzo Saba—the seven guiding principles—contextualizing lines invite young readers to explore the concepts...Cloud’s heavily populated illustrations portray joyful intergenerational gatherings, including a striking spread of ancestors looking on from the clouds, across this celebratory and informational resource.”—Publishers Weekly

". . . this book is recommended for all collections, and encourages families to teach small children about Kwanzaa."—School Library Journal