Coming in June 2026: Rhythm ‘n’ Spirit!
The Drummer’s Path: Moving the Spirit with Ritual and Traditional Drumming
This authentic and provocative introduction to African and Diaspora drumming, profusely illustrated, provides a unique teaching tool for percussionists as well as a guide to the principles and power of traditional performance. (has companion CD)
African American Quilting: The Warmth of Tradition
(The Library of African American Arts and Culture) Explains the symbolism, stories, and family meaning that make American quilting a rich art form; includes the how-to of quilting; and touches on other crafts of the African-American tradition, offering readers a chance to cultivate their own artistic talents.
Kwanzaa!: Africa Lives in a New World Festival (African Diaspora)
This introduction to the African-American celebration that takes place from December 26th to January 1st begins with a brief overview of the history of slavery and the civil rights movement in this country… and then goes on to explain the origins and meaning of Kwanzaa. –School Library Journal