Traditional African American Arts and Activities
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SONYA KIMBLE-ELLIS is a freelance writer who has written for both young people and adults in such magazines as Black Enterprise, Tiger Beat, and Spice! She is also the author of Math Puzzlers for children.
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Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
I: CELEBRATIONS.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Black History Month.
Juneteenth.
Kwanzaa.
II: TRADITIONS.
Storytelling and Folktales.
Hair Braiding.
Quilting.
III: CRAFTS.
Calabash.
Adire (Tie-Dying).
Mask-Making.
Drums.
IV: GAMES.
Mancala.
Little Sally Walker.
Muraburaba.
Chigoro Danda.
V: CULTURE.
Music: Blues, Gospel, and Soul.
Jazz.
Rap.
Dance: Contemporary and Ballet Dancing, Tap.
Literature.
VI: SOUL FOOD AND CARIBBEAN CUISINE.
Corn Bread and Biscuits.
Fried Plantain.
GLOSSARY.
INDEX.
Introduction.
I: CELEBRATIONS.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Black History Month.
Juneteenth.
Kwanzaa.
II: TRADITIONS.
Storytelling and Folktales.
Hair Braiding.
Quilting.
III: CRAFTS.
Calabash.
Adire (Tie-Dying).
Mask-Making.
Drums.
IV: GAMES.
Mancala.
Little Sally Walker.
Muraburaba.
Chigoro Danda.
V: CULTURE.
Music: Blues, Gospel, and Soul.
Jazz.
Rap.
Dance: Contemporary and Ballet Dancing, Tap.
Literature.
VI: SOUL FOOD AND CARIBBEAN CUISINE.
Corn Bread and Biscuits.
Fried Plantain.
GLOSSARY.
INDEX.
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Gr 3-7: This title explores the rich and diverse cultural history of African Americans. Through activities, quotes, brief historical notes, and a glossary, a wide variety of information is presented. Projects are grouped under chapters that discuss "Celebrations," "Traditions," "Crafts," "Games," "Culture," and "Soul Food and Caribbean Cuisine." Each activity begins with an explanation of its historical and cultural significance to Africans and/or African Americans. Clear instructions are presented in a "Here's What You Do" format. The simple line drawings of figures with exaggerated and elongated features are not particularly attractive but help illustrate and clarify the projects. --Genevieve Gallagher, New York Public Library. (School Library Journal, August 2002)
" this captivating learn-and-do guide explores the treasured stories and customs of the earliest African-Americans and of their descendants today "(Right On!, December 2002)
" this captivating learn-and-do guide explores the treasured stories and customs of the earliest African-Americans and of their descendants today "(Right On!, December 2002)
