February DEI Library Theme:
Our Traditions Are Important
A heartwarming story of two sisters who are mesmerized by Ah-ma's retelling and the fact that the very mooncakes they enjoy each holiday are a symbol of this legend's bravest soul.
A story of a young girl who must think of a creative way to celebrate Eid all day with her family, but also not miss out on Class Picture Day at school.
This lovely multigenerational family story explores the many ways to take part in the Ramadan holiday.
An informative & fun book that celebrates Chinese New Year. Will Xingling's quick thinking be enough to save the city from the Nian Monster?
A heartwarming picture book following a group of boys from different backgrounds throughout the school year as they become the best of friends.
A wonderful book that is an inclusive ode to kindness, empathy, gratitude, and finding joy in unexpected places, and celebrates the special bond between a curious young boy and his loving grandmother.
This powerful, age-approprate story can be used as an introduction to World War II and the Holocaust, and will also remind young readers how they can make a difference in the lives of their families.
This book, beginning in the fall with the new year and ending in summer, follows a full Cherokee year of celebrations and experiences.
This gentle, moving story, Lailah solves her concern of her new classmates wondering why she isn't joining them at lunch during her Ramadan fasting with the help of her teachers.
In addition to rhyming text, the book includes back matter with information on the events, places, and people that spans continents and centuries, triumph and heartbreak, creativity and joy.
This sweet and charming picture book celebrates kindness and community through song and story.
A story that highlights a school where students from all backgrounds learn from and celebrate each other's traditions; a school that shows the world as we will make it to be.
A great book that introduces children to the Swahili alphabet with helpful pronunciation keys, while presenting East African culture and lifestyles through an easy-to-understand narrative and vivid illustrations.
In this lovely book, siblings Mintoo and Chintoo are busy gathering flowers to make into colorful powders to toss during Holi, the Indian Festival of Colors.
A heartwarming story gives detailed information about the Hindu festival of lights through Binny's quest to introduce the tradition to classmates.
In this author-hometown inspired book, a girl explores the vibrant rainbow of delights in a southern Indian street market as she searches for a gift for her amma.
A celebration of the love between a father and daughter, and of a vibrant immigrant neighborhood, by an award-winning author and illustrator duo.
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