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From Umoja to Imani: A Kwanzaa Journey

by Heddrick McBride

Seven Kwanzaa principles, twelve stories

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AlbakiReads Editorial

Seven Kwanzaa principles, twelve stories

Across twelve stories set in cities around the United States, children and families encounter the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa through everyday experiences, family traditions, cultural celebrations, and acts of service. The collection connects each principle—from Umoja (unity) to Imani (faith)—with ways those ideas can be practiced beyond the holiday itself. Vibrant illustrations accompany the stories, while a glossary of Swahili terms and reflections offers additional context. The book brings together Kwanzaa, African American cultural heritage, and the experiences of families in varied urban settings.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children and families exploring Kwanzaa and its Seven Principles
  • Readers interested in stories about African American heritage, family traditions, and community
  • Those seeking an illustrated collection with a Swahili glossary and reflections

Themes

Kwanzaa and its Seven PrinciplesAfrican American cultural heritageFamily and communityService and shared responsibility

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Book overview

From Umoja to Imani: A Kwanzaa Journey is a heartwarming collection of twelve stories that celebrates the beauty, meaning, and spirit of Kwanzaa. Set in cities across the United States, each story highlights one of the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa through the everyday experiences of children and families.

From Chicago to Oakland, Brooklyn to Detroit, readers follow young characters as they discover unity, self determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. Through family traditions, cultural celebrations, acts of service, and moments of growth, each story shows how the lessons of Kwanzaa can be practiced all year long.

With vibrant illustrations, rich storytelling, and a helpful glossary of Swahili terms and reflections, this book invites readers of all ages to appreciate one of the most meaningful celebrations of African American culture.

More than a holiday collection, From Umoja to Imani is a celebration of heritage, hope, and the power of coming together.

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