Magazines and Journals

Brilliant Star: Soaring with Unity, Vol. 52, No. 4. This issue focuses on strengthening bonds of unity with your family and community through a wide variety of activities, including these:

• Find out about Bahá’u’lláh’s devoted brother, Mírzá Músá;
• Learn how ‘Abdu’l-Bahá helped farmers grow crops and a community;
• Craft a decorative miniature door in “Nur’s Nook” to welcome neighbors to your home;
• Learn about Soo Fouts, the first Asian woman elected to the U.S. National Spiritual Assembly;
• Dive into deeper discussions with tips from dolphin friends;
• Discover ways to connect hearts by playing games together;
• Quiz yourself on how you handle conflicts with friends;
• Create art from nature’s inspiring diversity in our “Maya’s Mysteries” feature;
• Explore how family stories can strengthen bonds of love and appreciation;
• Get to know Dr. Mansur Nurdel, who fled persecution in Iran and risked his life to serve the Bahá’í Faith.

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.

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.

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.