Kente Colors
Publication Information
Author:  Chocolate, Debbi	Illustrator:  Ward, John
Title:  Kente Colors	Date:  1996
Publisher:  Walker and Company	City:  New York
ISBN, paperback:  0-8027-8389-9	ISBN, hardback:
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:   Yes	Young Adult:
Picture:   Yes
General Information:
Book Type(s):    easy reading, nonfiction
HSE Descriptor(s):
Summary:
A simple text and vibrant illustrations, which are organized by color, depict the customs of the Ashanti people in Central West Africa who wear Kente cloth for special occasions.
Teaching Ideas:
Teachers can pair this easy reading introduction to African village life with Musgrove's alphabet book Ashant to Zulu. Students who are especially interested in Kente cloth might enjoy searching the web site below to find out how to wear it and how to design your own pattern. Students can compare and contrast the symbolism of the patterns and colors with Scotch plaids using the other web site. web sites: www.si.edu/nmafa/exhibits/kente/top.htm, www.infokey.com/hall/tartans.htm
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Social Studies > anthropology > cultures > cultural customs Ethnic Groups > African Art and Photography > art > folk art > Kente cloth

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