Once Upon a Kwanzaa
Making Kwanzaa an everyday thing for communities of all colors year round. Pre-order your copy of Once Upon a Kwanzaa, coming to local bookstore September 30th!
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Once Upon a Kwanzaa
Once Upon a Kwanzaa
A celebration of the beauty, power, and faith of the African-American community as reflected in the principles of Kwanzaa, by the author of I Affirm Me: The ...
Leave a voicemail about Once Upon a Kwanzaa | The Fruit Bowl
Leave a voicemail about Once Upon a Kwanzaa | The Fruit Bowl
Nyasha and Sidney Rose are co-authors of the Once Upon a Kwanzaa, an illustrated book about the cultures and communities of all colors who gather to celebrate, collaborate, and commune over tables and tapestries of fellowship and solidarity. The Fruit Bowl is an interactive podcast where listeners and readers can leave voicemails (or fruit bites) reflecting on the book and its many future projects, how Kwanzaa resonates in their community spaces, and the principles and everyday practices each of them can bring forth to transform this winter holiday into a year long season of community, collective action, and creative resistance and resilience.
Upcoming Events
FLORIDA | Kwanzaa in Historic Eatonville (December - January)
FLORIDA | Kwanzaa in Historic Eatonville (December - January)
Meet the Authors!
Meet Sidney Rose McCall | Rosecolored_Scholar
Meet Sidney Rose McCall | Rosecolored_Scholar
Meet Nyasha Williams | Writing to Change the Narrative
Meet Nyasha Williams | Writing to Change the Narrative
Fighting for Social Justice and Happy-Ever-Afters for the Black Community. Kindergarten Teacher and Author creating Diverse Reads in Colorado. Nyasha Williams is Writing to Change the Narrative.
Follow Nyasha on the Creative Playground
Follow Nyasha on the Creative Playground
The Playground is a brave space where creativity reigns supreme, and we welcome the walls of convention to crumble. This is an open invitation to embody creativity as a means toward liberation for all. Click to read The Creative Playground with Nyasha Williams, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.
upRoot and Grow w/ Sidney Rose on Patreon
upRoot and Grow w/ Sidney Rose on Patreon
Kwanzaa is an Everyday Thing!
Once Upon a Kwanzaa: A Kidful Playlist (YouTube)
Once Upon a Kwanzaa: A Kidful Playlist (YouTube)
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A Little Kwanzaa for Everyday | A Daily Dose for Kids (Spotify)
A Little Kwanzaa for Everyday | A Daily Dose for Kids (Spotify)
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1. Unwind to Umoja | Kwanzaa on Spotify
1. Unwind to Umoja | Kwanzaa on Spotify
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Umoja (Unity) | Kwanzaa on YouTube
Umoja (Unity) | Kwanzaa on YouTube
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2. Manifest Kujichagulia | Kwanzaa on Spotify
2. Manifest Kujichagulia | Kwanzaa on Spotify
Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) | Kwanzaa on YouTube
Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) | Kwanzaa on YouTube
3. Gather Around Ujima | Kwanzaa on Spotify
3. Gather Around Ujima | Kwanzaa on Spotify
Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility) | Kwanzaa on YouTube
Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility) | Kwanzaa on YouTube
4. Sink into Ujamaa | Kwanzaa on Spotify
4. Sink into Ujamaa | Kwanzaa on Spotify
Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) | Kwanzaa on YouTube
Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) | Kwanzaa on YouTube
5. Find Your Nia | Kwanzaa on Spotify
5. Find Your Nia | Kwanzaa on Spotify
Nia (Purpose) | Kwanzaa on YouTube
Nia (Purpose) | Kwanzaa on YouTube
6. Breathe Kuumba | Kwanzaa on Spotify
6. Breathe Kuumba | Kwanzaa on Spotify
Kuumba (Creativity) | Kwanzaa on YouTube
Kuumba (Creativity) | Kwanzaa on YouTube
7. Embrace Imani | Kwanzaa on Spotify
7. Embrace Imani | Kwanzaa on Spotify
Imani (Faith) | Kwanzaa on YouTube
Imani (Faith) | Kwanzaa on YouTube
The Fruit Bowl Community Podcast
1. Umoja | A Co-author Conversation on Kwanzaa
1. Umoja | A Co-author Conversation on Kwanzaa
Community Spotlight on Umoja
Community Spotlight on Umoja
We put out a call to reflect on Umoja — the first principle of Kwanzaa — and you all answered with so much heart, wisdom, and unity! 🖤💚❤️
2. Kujichagulia | A Co-author Conversation on Kwanzaa
2. Kujichagulia | A Co-author Conversation on Kwanzaa
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Community Spotlight on Kujichagulia
Community Spotlight on Kujichagulia
3. Ujima | A Co-author Conversation on Kwanzaa
3. Ujima | A Co-author Conversation on Kwanzaa
4. Ujamaa | A Co-author Conversation on Kwanzaa
4. Ujamaa | A Co-author Conversation on Kwanzaa
5. Nia | A Co-author Conversation on Kwanzaa
5. Nia | A Co-author Conversation on Kwanzaa
6. Kuumba | A Co-author Conversation on Kwanzaa
6. Kuumba | A Co-author Conversation on Kwanzaa
7. Imani | A Co-author Conversation on Kwanzaa
7. Imani | A Co-author Conversation on Kwanzaa
OUK Book Tour & Interviews
Growing Readers Podcast w/ Bianca Schulze
Growing Readers Podcast w/ Bianca Schulze
The Children's Book Review | Dr. Jen Harrison
The Children's Book Review | Dr. Jen Harrison
This joyful picture book shares Kwanzaa’s origins, traditions, and values, celebrating heritage and culture in a colorful, engaging way.
The Starlit Path | Tami Scripps
The Starlit Path | Tami Scripps
Once Upon a Kwanzaa follows a family through a week of candles, color, and connection. It celebrates unity, purpose, and belonging—a reminder that our roots travel with us wherever we go..
Book Q&As w/ Deborah Kalb
Book Q&As w/ Deborah Kalb
Nyasha Williams Nyasha Williams and Sidney Rose McCall are the authors of the new children's picture book Once Upon...
Me Two Books (Giveway) | Ali Dunn
Me Two Books (Giveway) | Ali Dunn
Un viaje en libro | Paola Dell Acqua
Un viaje en libro | Paola Dell Acqua
Simply 7 (Giveaway) | Jena Benton
Simply 7 (Giveaway) | Jena Benton
Kirkus Reviews | Once Upon a Kwanzaa
Kirkus Reviews | Once Upon a Kwanzaa
Teaching Resources for Kwanzaa
Social Studies Resource for 1st Grade
Social Studies Resource for 1st Grade
Kwanzaa Art Activity for 2nd Grade
Kwanzaa Art Activity for 2nd Grade
Personal Connections for 3rd Grade
Personal Connections for 3rd Grade
My Kwanzaa Journal for 4th Grade
My Kwanzaa Journal for 4th Grade
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