Recommended Books:
Some of the information on this website is based on the following recommended books:
 Fruits of the Harvest: Recipes to Celebrate Kwanzaa and Other Holidays
Eric V Copage
Hardcover $26.95 ISBN:0060833246
Fruits of the Harvest offers more than 125 treasured recipes from people of African descent all over the world: Jerked Pork Chops and Fresh Papaya Chutney from Jamaica; New-Fashioned Fried Chicken, a dish from the Deep South; and Tiebou Dienne, Senegalese herb-stuffed fish steaks with seasoned rice. In addition to main courses, there are recipes for a full range of dishes, from appetizers to soups, salads, side dishes, vegetables, breads, beverages, and, of course, desserts. Fried Okra, Antiguan Pepper Pot, Ambrosia Salad and Potato Salad, Garlic-Chedder Grits Soufflé, Caipirinha, and Sweet Potato Tarts in Peanut Butter Crusts are but a few of the delights featured here. You can get the book at www.coliseumbooks.com
 Kwanzaa: Everything You Always Wanted to Know But Didn't Know Where to Ask
By Cedric McClester 7th ed. ISBN 0-936073-21-7 GUMBS & THOMAS, New York
Observed December 26th January 1st of each year. The origin of the seven principles that provide the foundation of Kwanzaa. Included are hairstyles, fashions and gifts suggestions, along with a special shopper guide. 56 pages Paperback.
 The Complete Kwanzaa Celebration Book
By Linda Robertson 1st ed. ISBN 0-9639026-8-7 CREATIVE ACRYLIC CONCEPTS, Detroit
Filled with more than the usual information about Kwnazaa. Gives ideas and tips for planning and implementing Kwanzaa Karuma (Feast). 80 pages Paperback
A Taste of Africa: With Over 100 Traditional African Recipes adapted for the modern cook.
By Dorinda Hafner ISBN 0-89815-522-3 Ten Speed Press.
A fascinating introduction to some of the most exciting food in the world. The recipes included are like the countries of the African continent - filled with variety and contrast, boisterous and subtle. Hardcover
How To Plan A Kwanzaa Celebration.
A 72 page reference guide to planning small and large Kwanzaa Celebrations contains information on the origin of Kwanzaa and Nguzo Saba (The 7 Principles). the symbols of Kwanzaa, celebrating Kwanzaa, holiday recipes, and African Fashions. Paperback.
Let's Celebrate Kwanzaa by Helen Davis-Thompson.
An activity book for young readers. For children 3-10 yrs old. Contains the 7 principles of Kwanzaa, a Kwanzaa song and rap, word games, activities for the holiday, Kwanzaa food recipes and simple gifts ideas. A selected reading list of books for children is included. 32 pages Paperback.
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