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Chris, an eleven-year-old African American boy, finds solace in the carvings he's preparing for Kwanzaa, the Afro-American celebration of cultural heritage, even though his birthday falls on Christmas. As his father loses his job, he and his family grapple with the financial challenges of the holiday, but Chris's creativity and determination keep the spirit of the season alive.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Mildred Pitts Walter
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