Children and Youth

Brilliant Star: Thirst to Learn, Vol. 52, No. 3. This issue helps kids develop skills they need for happy, healthy lives through these activities and more:

• Explore your inner gems and virtues;
• Find out how Bahá’u’lláh’s family and friends cooperated on the long journey from Baghdád to Constantinople (now Istanbul);
• Practice what you would say to show compassion to a friend or someone you’ve just met;
• Make nine-pointed stars with Nur using the Imagination Station 2 art app on our website;
• Quiz yourself on how well you handle challenges;
• Learn from kids around the world about their heroes, skills they’re developing, and challenges they’ve faced;
• Try a cool trick to unlock your math superpowers;
• Get to know Barbara Talley, a speaker, author, and poet who motivates people to eliminate prejudice and achieve their goals.

This is the story of the Báb, a young Siyyid Who lived in Persia in the nineteenth century. The beauty and purity of His short life shine out amid the dark corruption of the times. When He said that He was the Promised One Who had come to renew religion and prepare the way for One greater than Himself Whose teachings would bring peace to the world, His message spread like wildfire across the land, awakening the hearts of people everywhere.

The appearance of the Báb was like the sun rising above the horizon at dawn, heralding the beginning of a new day in the history of mankind. It was a time of great excitement, heroic deeds, and a new outpouring of love into the world. This beautifully illustrated history will appeal to readers of all ages.

Brilliant Star: Harmony with Nature, Vol. 52, No. 2. In this issue, explore humanity’s relationship with Earth and what we can do to protect our amazing home.

• Discover how Bahá’u’lláh transformed ‘Akká and Shoghi Effendi beautified Bahjí;
• Exercise your creativity to craft a floating sailboat;
• Quiz yourself on your planet-saving skills;
• Learn how Ojibwe leader Nick Hockings shared respect for nature;
• Follow Maya’s lead and take an Earth-friendly challenge;
• Draw your vision for the future inspired by Bahá’í environmentalist Richard St. Barbe Baker;
• Explore the wonders of nature with fun puzzles and activities;
• Check out ideas and actions from kids around the world who are helping Earth;
• Learn about climate change’s impact from our STEM Education Advisor, Dr. Steve Scotti;
• Get to know Dr. Gary Reusche, who empowers kids at his camp in Ukraine.

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Warrior Grandma: The Story of Patricia Locke by Littlebrave Beaston is the latest title in the Change Maker series. Patricia Locke—whose Lakota name, Thawáchin Wašté Win, means “Compassionate Woman”—courageously fought for the equality of Indigenous people in the United States and around the world. She was not only a staunch advocate for the rights of Indigenous people but a loving mother and grandmother.

This book teaches the values of generosity, selflessness, and the importance of building strong family relationships. Readers will learn about how prejudice affects American Indians and how Patricia advocated for equal rights for Indigenous people during her lifetime. The book also discusses the qualities of leadership, the principle of consultation, and the importance of courage and perseverance in the face of oppression and attempted assimilation. Patricia acted as a bridge between two cultures—white and Indigenous—and, even in the face of overwhelming difficulties, she always demonstrated compassion toward others. She embodied the qualities of a true Change Maker.

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Brilliant Star: One Garden, Vol. 52, No. 1. This issue focuses on appreciating diversity and fostering unity among diverse people. Compelling content includes:

• Find out how Bahá’u’lláh transformed one man’s prejudice into love;
• Learn how ‘Abdu’l-Bahá treasured unity among people of different races;
• Explore diversity in nature with Maya’s bingo game;
• Create your passport for world citizenship;
• Craft a cool place for diverse birds to grab a snack;
• Quiz yourself on how you embrace a variety of cultures and backgrounds;
• Find out kids’ ideas for stopping prejudice and racism and staying hopeful;
• Discover how seeing the Earth from space changes an astronaut’s perspective;
• Choose someone you’d like to know better and conduct your own “Stargazer” interview.

From silly to serious, here is a compilation of sixteen fictional stories about walking your own path, finding friends, and fighting everyday battles. Read together, or read alone for ages 9 and up.

• How can Mica compete at the science fair when parents are helping the other kids?
• Niccolo doesn’t want to play in the symphony this summer, but can he bring himself to blow the audition?
• How will Jenna and Abby ever become astronauts if they're stuck on the farm, and lost in the maize?