Intermediate 9-11 Years

Around the World We Pray is a beautifully illustrated prayer book designed to promote a daily habit of prayer and communion with God, and lifelong spiritual development for children of all ages. The prayers covers a wide range of themes including morning and night, protection, assistance, healing, kindness, cleanliness, education, and love. It also makes a wonderful gift for children of all backgrounds.

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.

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!

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 Hope for Humanity VOL 48 / No. 6

This issue of Brilliant Star contains stories of Bahá’u’lláh to celebrate the 200^th anniversary of His birth, stories of sharing love and hope, activities to search for noble nightingales in the garden and virtues potions for trolls, an interview with Dr. Roya Akhavan about discovering God’s gifts within us, activities to help us care for our bodies and the earth, and more.