What is a Zawadi to We Author:Vandella Brown While walking in a park, an African-American family, who celebrates Kwanzaa, meets and old storyteller, who tells them the meaning of Kwanzaa gifts called Zawadi. This American story is filled with learnings about the African-American holiday called Kwanzaa. A glossy assists the reader with definitions, pronunciations, phrases, symbols and expl... more »anation of practices. As a picture book, the colorful paper family images and collage add depth and imagination to the story and African-American history. The poetic verse adds rhyme, rap, and imagery, making the story a one-of-a-kind fun and creative account. Along with understanding a meaning behind Kwanzaa, another new tradition is introduced with this book on gifting. Readers will want to prepare loving, inexpensive gifts and stand in a circle while reading this tale. It s all a part of the fantasy. Although a story celebrating Kwanzaa, it is a story that can be used for any gift-giving occasion even birthdays or Christmas.« less