Seven Spools of Thread: A Kwanzaa Story

Summary of Book

In an African village live seven brothers who make family life miserable with their constant fighting. When their father dies, he leaves an unusual will: by sundown, the brothers must make gold out of seven spools of thread. If they fail, they will be turned out as beggars. Using the Nguzo Saba, or "seven principles" of Kwanzaa, the author has created an unforgettable story that shows how family members can pull together, for their own good and the good of the entire community. Magnificent and inspiring linoleum block prints by Daniel Minter bring joy to this Kwanzaa celebration.

Author Biography

Angela Shelf Medearis is a television chef known as The Kitchen Diva! Medearis is a regular guest chef on Dr. Oz and the TODAY Show and appears on national television shows to create segments, provide cooking demos and provide lifestyle, design, entertainment and relationship advice.

Illustrator Biography

Daniel Minter is an African-American artist and educator working in painting, sculpture, illustration, assemblage, and public art