Brilliant Star

Brilliant Star: Heroic Spirit, Vol. 51, No. 2 In this issue, explore the true meaning of heroism through these activities and more:

• Quiz yourself about your proactive powers;
• Discover inspiring virtues at an Uplifters’ training camp;
• Learn about service from furry, four-legged friends;
• A Nur’s Nook craft to create your own Castle of Courage;
• Find out how to encourage others as a servant leader;
• Write and draw about your own superpowers, goals, and heroes;
• Stories of heroic acts of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh;
• Get to know Dr. Mia Derstine, who uses her healing touch in emergency rooms and in the wilderness;
• Learn answers to kids’ questions about space from NASA astronaut Don Pettit and our STEM Education Advisor, Dr. Steve Scotti.

Brilliant Star: Bounty of Gratitude, Vol. 51 No. 1 In this issue, discover the power of thankfulness with these activities and many more:

• Quiz yourself about how grateful you are.
• Make a sweet gift for a superhero in your life.
• Start your own gratitude journal.
• Find out how handling challenges can strengthen your spirit.
• Get to know Trish Khan, a zookeeper who’s passionate about protecting primates.
• Learn answers to kids’ questions about space from NASA astronaut Leland Melvin and our STEM Education Advisor, Dr. Steve Scotti.
• Shining a light on everyone and everything you’re thankful for brightens our world!

This issue empowers kids to help build racial justice and unity, with compelling content including:

• A quiz about taking action to end racism and prejudice;
• “What Do You Say?” activity to practice responding to prejudice;
• Stories about the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh and their responses to persecution, including an article on the Fire Tablet;
• Story of Robert Turner, the first African American Bahá’í;
• Nur’s Nook “Balanced Bird” craft project representing equity;
• Virtual and in-person games for understanding privilege and creating friendship;
• “Maya’s Mysteries” science experiment about building bridges to connect with others;
• Activity inviting kids to interview an elder about prejudice and racism;
• And much more!

This issue celebrates Brilliant Star’s 50th birthday and gives kids tools for developing cooperation and consultation skills. Compelling content includes:

• A behind-the-scenes look at how Brilliant Star is created;
• Nur’s Nook craft about creating your own mini magazine;
• Quiz yourself on cooperation skills;
• Take a creativity challenge in “Maya’s Mysteries”;
• Get to know Brian Lepard, a law professor who helped with the earliest version of Brilliant Star when he was a kid;
• Draw yourself as a future Stargazer;
• Develop a growth mindset and learn from mistakes;
• Get tips on consultation for stronger teamwork.

Created to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Báb, the “Light of Faith” issue features stories and activities about the Báb’s mission and the oneness of religion, including:

• A two-page illustrated timeline of key events in the Báb’s life;
• The story of the Báb’s house arrest and His influence on the people of Shíráz;
• A story and activity about Bahá’u’lláh’s recognition of the Báb’s divine station;
• A “Shining Lamp” profile of the wife of the Báb, Khadíjih Bagum;
• A “Stargazer” interview with Bahá’í scholar Dr. Moojan Momen, who talks about the Báb;
• A fun lantern craft honoring the light from God that shines in all faiths;
• Explorations of the Báb’s station and the oneness of religion through puzzles, a drawing activity, interviews with kids, and more.

Brilliant Star, Volume 49, number 6, January / February 2018

This issue of Brilliant Star discusses limitless force – setting goals and working to achieve them; finding your gifts and sharing them with the world; and learning about responsibility, self-control, and inner calmness.

This issue is dedicated to the wonders of creativity. Learn about a growth mindset, let your creative juices flow, find hidden items in a robot workshop, create your own pencil case, discover how music can make your soul soar, reflect on creating community, and so much more.

Brilliant Star: True Friendship September/October 2017

In this issue, discover ways to strengthen ties of fellowship and friendship. Learn about Bahá’u’lláh’s Hidden Words and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s joyful example of service. Go on a secret quest to spread kindness. Find out how elephants show empathy. Practice what you would say to respond to conflicts. Make a mini hockey rink and an “I spy” game, and have fun playing with friends. And meet Dr. Randie Gottlieb, who helps teachers promote unity in schools.

This issue of Brilliant Star is focused on uplifting hearts. Activities include a word game with kindness rocks, a description of and word search for the Tablet of Ahmad, a quiz to explore your service style, information about protecting our planet, an interview with actor Justin Baldoni, learn about catalysts by making a foamy fountain, and much more.