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Multicultural Books for Back to School
Add a multicultural perspective to your back-to-school read-alouds with engaging picture books and free activities! Share school experiences of children around the world, develop students’ geographic and cultural awareness, and…
Read MoreCelebrate Holi With Me! Book Review & Activities
Celebrate Holi With Me! is a colorful children’s book sharing the traditions and festivities of the important Hindu festival through the eyes of a child. Print our Celebrate Holi With Me! Review & Activities.…
Read MoreCelebrate Durga Puja With Me! Review & Activities
Celebrate Durga Puja With Me! is a colorful children’s book sharing the traditions and festivities of the important Hindu festival through the eyes of a child. Print our Celebrate Durga Puja With Me! Review…
Read MoreThe Adventures of Laila and Ahmed in Syria: Review & Activities
The Adventures of Layla and Ahmed is a children’s book series created by Beneath the Rubble, a non-profit educational platform working to change the narrative about places associated with war. Through engaging…
Read MoreLet’s Celebrate Ramadan & Eid!
Ramadan (ruh-maa-daan) is a festival of fasting, prayer, and service celebrated by Muslims all over the world. Eid (eed) is the day after Ramadan ends and includes its own traditions for…
Read MoreA Gift From Abuela: Book Review & Activities
Enjoy a story that will warm your heart, a treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth, and a craft that will introduce you to Mexican culture. A Gift From Abuela,…
Read MoreMartí’s Song for Freedom: Book Review and Activities
Learn about José Martí, often referred to as the “Apostle of Cuban Independence,” in this bilingual biography written by Emma Otheguy and illustrated by Beatriz Vidal. Written in verse, including…
Read MorePysanky: Ukrainian Easter Eggs
Pysanky are Easter eggs decorated with traditional Ukrainian folk art using a wax-resist method. Its name comes from the word “pysaty,” which means “to write.” Pysanka (PIH-san-kah) is the singular form, and pysanky (pih-san-KIH)…
Read MoreTake a Musical Journey to Africa
The Land of Yangalele, a new children’s music CD by Congolese-American artist “Papa Siama” Matuzungidi and singer “Auntie Dallas” Johnson, introduces children to African culture, rhythms and music. Yangalele (Yawn-gah-LAY-lay) means “happiness” in…
Read MoreThe Cloud Artist: A Choctaw Tale Book Review & Activities
Gazing at the clouds – watching them move, shift, and create beautiful art in the sky. Many of us have experienced this, but what we haven’t experienced is being able to…
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