Teach Curious Children About Kwanzaa, the African-American Celebration of Family, Community, and Culture

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Kwanzaa Teddy, The Curious Bear has a very special message for you: Hi! My name is Kwanzaa Teddy, but my friends call me KT. I was born on the first day of Kwanzaa (December 26), and my family has called me KT ever since. Join me and let’s have some fun learning about the fascinating holiday I was named for. I know we’re going to be great friends for years to come.

Winner of the 2005 Teachers' Choice Award - Judges' Comments.

Excerpt:
KT was a Teddy, a most curious bear.
His nickname was special—of that he was aware.
“The ‘T” stands for “Teddy’” he said. “That’s real keen.
The ‘K’ stands for ‘Kwanzaa.’ Dad, what does that mean?”

His dad began to grin as he explained to KT,
“Your real name is Umoja, and that means unity.
Tomorrow is the day we start our Kwanzaa celebration.
And it’s the day you were born, so it’s quite a sensation!”