Once Upon a Kwanzaa | Virtual Book Tour Announcement
- Nyasha Williams
- Oct 3
- 3 min read
Presented by The Children’s Book Review
Celebrate Culture, Heritage, and the Spirit of Kwanzaa
We are thrilled to invite readers, parents, teachers, and librarians to join us for the Once Upon a Kwanzaa Virtual Book Tour, celebrating the release of Once Upon a Kwanzaa by Nyasha Williams and Sidney Rose McCall.
Hosted by The Children’s Book Review, this tour will run throughout October (3–29, 2025) and feature book reviews, interviews, guest posts, Instagram spotlights, podcast features, and more across some of today’s most engaging children’s literature blogs and platforms.
Friday, October 3, 2025📖 The Children’s Book Review — Book Review of Once Upon a Kwanzaa
Monday, October 6, 2025📖 The Starlit Path — Book Review of Once Upon a Kwanzaa
Tuesday, October 7, 2025📖 icefairy’s Treasure Chest — Book Review of Once Upon a Kwanzaa
Wednesday, October 8, 2025✨ Confessions of a Book Addict — Book Spotlight on Once Upon a Kwanzaa
Thursday, October 9, 2025🎥 @thechildrensbookreview — Video Review of Once Upon a Kwanzaa
Friday, October 10, 2025📝 Beth Anderson’s Blog — Guest Post about Once Upon a Kwanzaa
Monday, October 13, 2025🎙️ Q&As with Deborah Kalb — Author Interview with Nyasha Williams & Sidney Rose McCall
Tuesday, October 14, 2025🎧 The Growing Readers Podcast — Author Interview with Nyasha Williams & Sidney Rose McCall
Wednesday, October 15, 2025📖 Crafty Moms Share — Book Review of Once Upon a Kwanzaa
Thursday, October 16, 2025📸 @avainbookland — Instagram Post about Once Upon a Kwanzaa
Friday, October 17, 2025📖 Thirtymommy — Book Review of Once Upon a Kwanzaa
Monday, October 20, 2025📖 The Fairview Review — Book Review of Once Upon a Kwanzaa
Tuesday, October 21, 2025📸 @nissa_the.bookworm — Instagram Post about Once Upon a Kwanzaa
Wednesday, October 22, 2025📸 A Blue Box Full of Books — Instagram Post about Once Upon a Kwanzaa
Thursday, October 23, 2025🎙️ Me Two Books — Author Interview with Nyasha Williams & Sidney Rose McCall
Friday, October 24, 2025📸 Froggy Read Teach — Instagram Post about Once Upon a Kwanzaa
Monday, October 27, 2025🎙️ Un Viaje en Libro — Author Interview with Nyasha Williams & Sidney Rose McCall
Tuesday, October 28, 2025🎙️ Simply 7 with Jena Benton — Author Interview with Nyasha Williams & Sidney Rose McCall
Wednesday, October 29, 2025📚 The Children’s Book Review — A Kwanzaa Book List
About the Book
Written by Nyasha Williams & Sidney Rose McCallIllustrated by Sawyer CloudPublished by Running Press KidsOn sale: September 30, 2025 32 pages HardcoverISBN-13: 9780762487356
Age Range / AudienceIdeal for children ages 4 to 9 and anyone seeking to introduce or deepen understanding of Kwanzaa, cultural heritage, and community values.
Book Description A celebration of the beauty, power, and faith of the African-American community as reflected in the principles of Kwanzaa, Once Upon a Kwanzaa introduces communities of all colors to the interwoven history and lived experiences connected to this time of year when families and loved ones gather to celebrate, share, and reimagine the past, present, and future.
In this book, Sawyer Cloud’s artwork showcases seven different BIPOC families and highlights how different peoples of the African Diaspora can celebrate in their communities — from setting the table and lighting the kinara to sharing meals and gathering at events. The book includes a glossary and pronunciation guide.
Praise for Once Upon a Kwanzaa includes:
“This age-appropriate primer … offers a vibrant perspective on values many all over the world have long held while offering newcomers a refreshingly inviting seat at that kinara-lit table.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Vibrant, detailed, and busy illustrations … this celebration of Kwanzaa explores the seven defining principles … framed around the Nguzo Saba … Cloud’s heavily populated illustrations portray joyful intergenerational gatherings … across this celebratory and informational resource.” — Publishers Weekly / Booklist
Enter for a chance to win a Once Upon a Kwanzaa Celebration Prize Pack!
One (1) grand prize winner will receive:
A hardcover copy of Once Upon a Kwanzaa by Nyasha Williams & Sidney Rose McCall, illustrated by Sawyer Cloud
A Kwanzaa Celebration Kit
Three (4) winners will receive:
A hardcover copy of Once Upon a Kwanzaa
Follow the Tour
✨ Follow along with the tour stops throughout October for special content, reviews, and interviews.📚 Learn more at The Children’s Book Review.
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