This isn’t your average 'A is for Apple' holiday book. It’s a heavy-hitter. Ibi Zoboi and Loveis Wise have created something that is as much a work of art as it is a history lesson.
It’s beautiful, it’s intense, and it treats children with the respect of assuming they can handle big ideas. If you’re looking for a 'light' Kwanzaa read, look elsewhere. But if you want a book that will actually stay on your shelf for a decade and prompt real family discussions, this is the gold standard.






