By Yolanda T. Marshall
Candy Sorrel Stand
Written by Yolanda T. Marshall
“Rose and Nicolas cherished their favorite Caribbean sorrel drink a lot that the siblings determined to create a Sorrel drink stand with the help of their dad and mom. Their Candy Sorrel Stand was a hit within the neighbourhood. The drink’s important ingredient is the Roselle plant (Sorrel), a hibiscus native to West Africa. The purple flower buds are boiled, strained, and sweetened with sugar, ginger, cinnamon, orange peel and cloves. It’s served with ice as soon as cooled for a few hours or in a single day. It’s identified to be very wealthy in antioxidants. Historically, this drink is served throughout the Christmas holidays. It’s a refreshing various to lemonade on a scorching summer season day.”- Garnalma Press, 2018.
An Anishinaabe Christmas
Written by Wab Kinew and illustrated by Erin Hill.
This festive, joyful Indigenous image ebook explores Christmas traditions and Anishinaabe tradition. It’s for followers of Santa within the Metropolis and Present the World. One winter solstice, Mommy says, “Child, we’re going dwelling to the Rez. We’re going to have an Anishinaabe Christmas.” However that is Child’s first Christmas away from town, they usually’re frightened! They’ve many questions: How will Santa know the place to seek out them? Why do we now have presents at Christmas? Why are they going dwelling to the Rez however don’t reside there? On the lengthy journey to Mooshom’s and Kookom’s, Child learns about animals being a part of their household, the North Star main them dwelling and even the meanings of some Anishinaabe phrases. Will this Anishinaabe Christmas be Child’s greatest but? – Tundra Books, 2024.
Adventures Of Mama: Christmas in Kenya
Written by Maureen Juma and illustrated by Sahir Husian and Jackson Muthoni.
“Christmas is a time to have a good time and revel in one another’s firm, particularly with these we haven’t seen in a very long time. Everywhere in the world, most individuals have a good time this season. Have you ever ever puzzled how Christmas is well known in Kenya? Be a part of Mama in her every day adventures and revel in tales about Life and travels.” – Junnine Media, 2024.
Chutney Santa Man Returns Dwelling
Written by Sabrina Chetram
“On this observe as much as A Guyana Christmas Story, readers will get to discover what Chutney Santa Man is as much as when he returns dwelling to Guyana after he finishes delivering items around the globe.” – Independently revealed, 2024.
A Guyana Christmas Story
“A Guyana Christmas Story ” will certainly be your new favorite vacation story! On a wonderful snowy Christmas evening in a Guyanese neighborhood in Canada, a woman named Sabrina is awoken by a sound outdoors her window. A lot to her shock, she discovers it’s Santa, and he’s Guyanese too! Meet Chutney Santa Man and his entourage on this hilarious, festive story written in Guyanese Creole (Damaged English). This ebook is for all ages.”- Independently revealed, 2024.
My Kwanzaa Want
Written by Yolanda T. Marshall and artwork by Jamie Ellis Pasquale.
“My Kwanzaa Want” is an artistically crafted kids’s ebook that poetically captures the essence of the vacation. It embraces its core rules with heat, positivity, and inspiration. Moreover, it gives academic insights into the importance of Kwanzaa.
I want to hear tales of our ancestors,
Be taught the historical past of our nice protectors.
Heal and elevate our youthful technology,
As we educate them our cultural traditions.” – Chalkboard Publishing, 2024.
I Like Being On The Okay T-e-a-m
Written by Sam and Rita Burke
“13-year-old Sheneezaa Garvey is usually instructed that she is not any peculiar lady. She’s heard folks round her say that, even earlier than delivery. Learn the way this No Extraordinary Woman champions her Okay staff for an distinctive grade eight challenge.” – Burke’s Bookstore, 2023.
Sugar Plums & Snowflakes: A Christmas Coloring E-book
Written by Lisa Bowen
“Have a good time the season’s magic with a Christmas colouring ebook, a joyful colouring ebook that includes festive scenes of cozy household gatherings, vacation traditions, and pleasant decorations. Good for crayons, markers, or colored pencils, this ebook encourages creativity, pleasure, and self-expression. Give the reward of vacation cheer and create lasting reminiscences with this charming colouring ebook that honours the sweetness and spirit of Black girlhood.”- Independently revealed, 2024.
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