Intermediate 9-11 Years

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.

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.

Seven year old Amari lives with his parents and baby sister in a corner apartment building called the McCallister. It is the summer of 2020 and, along with children around the world, he is living through a global pandemic. While he knows he is lucky to be with his family, on some days, he is bored and misses his regular life. During all of the changes, Amari comes up with small acts of kindness for his neighbors. As a result, he has emerged as a guiding light of unity in his building. Even though Amari cannot do some of the activities he has always done, he connects in new ways with the people who live in his building.

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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.