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AANHPI Authors: Youth Chapter Books & Graphic Novels (SCPL-YS)
Arab American Heritage 2024
Arab American Heritage Month
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"Once upon an Eid is a collection of short stories that showcases the most brilliant Muslim voices writing today, all about the most joyful holiday of the year: Eid! Eid: The short, single-syllable word conjures up a variety of feelings and memories for Muslims. Maybe it's waking up to the sound of frying samosas and simmering pistachio kheer, maybe it's the pleasure of putting on a new outfit for Eid prayers, or maybe it's the gift giving and holiday...
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Celebrating Jewish Heritage (SCPL)
Happy Hanukkah
Holiday Non Fiction
Jewish American Heritage (adults)
Happy Hanukkah
Holiday Non Fiction
Jewish American Heritage (adults)
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The author describes her research on the holidays of the Jewish calendar and how she came to understand how these celebrations have lasted for thousands of years.
4) Rabia's Eid
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Rabia tries fasting for the first time on Eid al-Fitr, the last day of Ramadan.
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Muslim American Heritage Month (kids)
Muslim Faith & Culture - picture books and more for kids
OBD Ramadan & Eid - YOUTH
Muslim Faith & Culture - picture books and more for kids
OBD Ramadan & Eid - YOUTH
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Ramadan is one of the most special months of the Islamic year, when Muslims pray, fast, and help those in need. Whitman's lyrical story, with luminous illustrations by Sue Williams, serves as an ideal introduction to Ramadan.
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When a busy woman looks at her calendar and sees a birthday, holiday, or special occasion, she has the best intentions for bringing joy to her family and creating lasting memories. Then reality hits. Amidst demanding responsibilities and an overloaded schedule, when is she ever going to have time to plan the perfect celebration or find the creativity to make it special? In this go-to guide, Karen Ehman and Glynnis Whitwer give women the ideas and...
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A window into Judaism's sacred days-throughout history and today.
Written especially for Christians.
Holy days and holidays provide the peak experiences of Jewish life. These moments speak deeply to the Jewish soul and animate Judaism's culture. They encourage Jews to participate in their shared historical experience, which reflects their covenantal relationship with God, and articulate Jewish values that have allowed for the survival of the Jewish...
8) Ramadan
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Describes the celebration of the month of Ramadan by an Islamic family and discusses the meaning and importance of this holiday in the Islamic religion. The Islamic month of Ramadan, with its fasting & prayers, as seen through the eyes of a young boy. Every year, Muslims all over the world celebrate the coming of Ramadan, the holiest month of the Islamic calendar. It was during that month, 14 centuries ago, that Allah first began revealing the holy...
10) Hanukkah
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Learn about the menorah and try out a delicious recipe for latkes. Kids discover the meaning of and pastimes associated with Hanukkah. Teaches children about traditions passed down through the ages and explores how Hanukkah is celebrated in America today.
11) A Hindu life
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Hinduism is a major world religion full of culture and tradition. Throughout all parts of life, followers of the faith take part in many important celebrations and ceremonies. Readers of this innovative volume learn about the core beliefs of Hinduism and get a sense of what it is like to follow the religion. Engaging text is paired with bright photographs that will hold the attention of readers of many ages and levels. With up-to-date and relevant...
12) Diwali
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Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is celebrated with firecrackers, sweet treats, and exciting tales of a prince and princess. Readers will learn about the customs involved in celebrating this joyful holiday, and they can prepare a delicious mango lassi and construct a fun Diwali game to play on the big day.
13) Ramadan Kareem
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"Come in and experience the sacred traditions of Ramadan, the Islamic month of mercy and blessings, with children and families from across the globe. From waking up early for suhoor and fasting from dawn to dusk to praying and preparing an iftar meal to be shared, Ramadan is a time of increased spirituality, gratitude, charity, and empathy for all. With warm, lyrical text from M. O. Yuksel and richly detailed artwork from New York Times bestselling...
14) A Christian life
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"Christianity is a faith rich in celebrations, ceremonies, and traditions. Readers of this informative volume learn about what it means to be a follower of Christianity today. They also discover the many stories and beliefs that the Christian faith is rooted in. Vibrant photographs correlate closely with the engaging text, allowing for a greater understanding of the content. The unique page layout presents information in accessible sections, allowing...
15) Ramadan
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The Cultural Holidays illustrated nonfiction book Ramadan teaches young readers about the background, traditions, foods, and celebrations of the Islamic holiday. Easy-to-read text combines with colorful illustrations to provide entertainment and facts for even the youngest audience. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades P-4.
16) Ramadan
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"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to Ramadan through simple, predictable text and related photos"--
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Brown dates, the pale white moon, the yellow glow of lanterns-colors are everywhere during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr! Celebrate the culture and customs of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr by learning about the holiday's colors. Back matter features the Crayola ® colors used throughout the book and includes a reproducible coloring page.
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"In Jewish Holiday Baking, adapted from his Breaking Breads, Uri Scheft shares key classic holiday baking recipes like challah and babka-and provides his creative twists on them as well, showing how bakers can do the same easily at home. But the book is not limited to breads alone. Holiday sweets, whether chocolate-filled babka, poppyseed hamantaschen, or fruit-filled sufganiyot, are recipes of dessert-lovers' dreams. And with the addition of traditional...
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"Ramadan is an Islamic holy month. During this holiday, some Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, read from the Quran, or pray. Others help the poor, hang lanterns, or make crafts and decorations. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
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