Education

This three-book series teaches children about three important Chinese celebrations: The Chinese New Year, the moon Festival, and The Dragon Boat Festival.

Elle the Humanist introduces young readers to the concept of humanism. The story follows Elle, a young girl who does not follow a religion, but grows up in a community dominated by one religion, and her conversations with friends and family about her beliefs. The book emphasizes kindness, compassion, and critical thinking as core values.

The Quiltmaker’s Gift follows a young Amish girl who witnesses the act of giving and the importance of community within her traditional way of life.

Come Sunday follows a young girl named Chloe as she prepares for Sunday church service with her family. The vibrant illustrations capture the energy and music of a traditional African American church service. The book celebrates the importance of faith, community, and cultural traditions.

Inspired by the hymn “Amazing Grace,” this book celebrates the power of faith and hope. The story follows a young girl named Grace who overcomes challenges in her life by drawing strength from her religious beliefs. The vibrant illustrations depict a contemporary African American family.

A young Latina girl introduces her friend to the traditions and celebrations of her Pentecostal church, highlighting the vibrant music and joyful atmosphere.

In Sadie’s a multi-cultural family they celebrate Hanukkah with tasty Indian dosas! To her brother’s chagrin, little Sadie won’t stop climbing on everything both at home and at the Indian grocery store, even while preparing the dosas.

For this multicultural family, two New Years mean twice as much to celebrate! In the fall, Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, offers an opportunity to bake challah, dip apples in honey, and lift voices in song. In the spring, Lunar New Year brings a chance to eat dumplings, watch dragon dances, and release glowing lanterns that light up the sky.

Through telling the story of Passover children learn different ways Jewish communities celebrate Passover in eight countries around the world.

Jewish Fairy Tale Feasts: A Literary Cookbook dives into Jewish folklore and brings out some of great grandmother’s recipes to learn connections between holidays, history, and culinary delights.

Sammy Spider’s First Shabbat uses the alphabet to explore Jewish traditions and customs. Using the alphabet, each letter features a poem about a Jewish concept or figure, along with a corresponding illustration.

A is for Abraham: A Jewish Family Alphabet encompasses the history of Jewish traditions and customs and how they are practiced today. Following the alphabet, a poem identifies the letter topic while sidebar text provides background information.

Sofia, a young Muslim girl, celebrates Eid al-Fitr with her family at her Mexican grandmother’s house. Although Abuela is not Muslim, she embraces the spirit of the celebration by preparing a delicious and festive breakfast filled with traditional Mexican dishes. The story highlights the importance of family, cultural exchange, and the joy of sharing traditions during religious holidays.

Lailah, an enthusiastic girl, is excited to observe Ramadan for the first time. However, she worries about explaining to her classmates why she won’t be joining them for lunch. With the help of her school librarian and teacher, Lailah finds a way to share her Ramadan experience and learns valuable lessons about friendship and respecting differences.

Faizah is excited for picture day at school! She has a special red dress and matching hair ribbons, just like her older sister. But when their teacher asks the class to imagine their dream world, Faizah starts to feel different. Not everyone at school understands her hijab, and it makes her feel a little bit alone.

The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Hope is told from the perspective of a young Muslim girl who is proud to wear her hijab. When faced with a challenge from a classmate, she uses her voice to stand up for herself and her beliefs.

Join the 3 Curious Monkeys Suno, Dekho and Jaano as they discover the most auspicious, wonderful Diwali Gift!
When a mysterious package arrives just in time for Diwali, the three friends can hardly contain their excitement! Sparklers? Bangles? Whatever could it be?

Binny’s Diwali follows Binny, a young Indian American girl, as she prepares to celebrate Diwali with her family. Feeling shy about sharing her traditions with her classmates, Binny eventually overcomes her nervousness and introduces them to the beauty of Diwali through stories, delicious food, and vibrant decorations.

An introduction to some of the most popular Hindu deities, like Ganesha, Lakshmi, Shiva, and Hanuman, featuring beautiful illustrations and simple explanations.

Holi Colors is a wonderful way to introduce young children to the Hindu festival of Holi. Simple text and vibrant photographs capture the joy and excitement of this annual celebration of spring.