Intermediate 9-11 Years

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: Better Together, Vol. 51, No. 6. This issue empowers kids to build strong friendships through these activities and more:

• Explore the ingredients needed for successful collaboration;
• Find out how Bahá’u’lláh helped a kid in the mountains;
• Make a treasure box for a pal in Nur’s Nook;
• Discover how ‘Abdu’l-Bahá encouraged people to be their true selves;
• Draw yourself doing something that makes your spirit shine;
• Quiz yourself on how well you stay in touch with friends;
• Learn what kids around the world have to say about friendship;
• Practice what you would say when you and a friend disagree;
• Get to know Roman Orona, an Indigenous artist and performer who inspires us to remember how we’re all connected.

A colorful and richly illustrated Brilliant Star special collector’s edition celebrating the 200^th anniversary of Bahá’u’lláh’s birth in 1817. Suitable for independent readers ages 7-12 or for reading aloud to kids of all ages.

Brilliant Star: Join Together, Vol. 51 No. 3. In this issue, discover the meaning and importance of being a world citizen. Compelling content includes:

• Build friendships with games and activities;
• Gain tips and tools for overcoming prejudice;
• Quiz yourself on your change-making skills;
• Create a mini lighthouse with Nur to shine a light on truth;
• Get to know Deltin Sejour, whose passion for dance unites people;
• A story about the first marriage between a Black and white Bahá’í;
• Learn about the Shrine of the Báb and the Ridván Garden in Israel;
• Find out ways to appreciate cultures other than your own;
• Practice finding virtues in nature.

In The Sweetness of His Love, author Jacqueline Mehrabi shares thirty-eight simple stories that stretch from the early days of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s childhood to the last years of His life. In each of these brief episodes, we can learn valuable lessons from ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s example. Produced specially for the centenary of the passing of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, this volume is enhanced by the beautiful, full-page illustrations of Jaci Ayorinde.

From the luminous, winged sculpture perched in the hills above Santiago to the floating marble lotus blooming in the outskirts of New Delhi, the Bahá'í Houses of Worship are truly a wonder to behold. Featuring images and descriptions of Bahá'í Houses of Worship around the world, this book will allow you to color your way through the histories and legacies of these unique and sacred structures.