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Nia's Magical Kwanzaa Journey is a joyful, award-ready picture book that brings the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa to life through soft magical realism, glowing illustrations, and an emotional story about identity, family, and purpose. When Nia realizes she can't explain Kwanzaa to her classmates, her Grandma Brenda ties a red ribbon on her wrist-awakening a magical pathway to discover Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work), Ujamaa (Sharing & Support), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith). Children will journey with Nia into: a circle of families joined in unity a museum where determination reaches the stars a garden where neighbors lift each other up a lively marketplace filled with handmade treasures a quilt-making room buzzing with creativity the joyful Karamu feast of food, music, and love Rooted in African American heritage-and written for all families to enjoy-this book is perfect for: - Kwanzaa celebrations - Family holiday traditions - Classroom curriculum - Storytime read-alouds - SEL learning (identity, belonging, community care) - Culturally responsive teaching By the end, Nia returns home ready to teach her own classroom-and children everywhere-that the magic of Kwanzaa is already within them.

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