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One Voice Press presents the fourth title in the Pause & Reflect series, a compilation from the Bahá’í writings on the topic of community. Our relationships and collaborations with others are vital aspects of our existence and our ability to thrive. A community with a shared sense of purpose is a powerful thing, and when that shared sense of purpose is rooted in the desire to contribute to the betterment of society, then a community has the potential for transformative change. It is hoped these passages will offer inspiration, for both reflection and action in our lives and communities.

A special gift set with all five books in the Change Maker series. The Change Maker Gift Set includes: Hazel Scott: A Woman, a Piano, and a Commitment to Justice; John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie: A Man, a Trumpet, and a Journey to Bebop; Richard St. Barbe Baker: Child of the Trees; Robert Sengstacke Abbott: A Man, a Paper, and a Parade; and Warrior Grandma: The Story of Patricia Locke.

The Change Maker Series highlights people connected with the Bahá’í Faith who worked to bring about social change. Written primarily for junior youth and youth, these stories examine injustice, perseverance, creativity, spirit, and much more, and will inspire the hearts and minds of readers of all ages.

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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Winner of a DeRose-Hinkhouse Memorial Award, honoring excellence in religious communications and public relations.

Readers' Favorite® 5 Star Award Winner

Hazel Scott was a champion for civil and women’s rights. Born in Trinidad in 1920, she moved with her family to the United States in 1924. She was a musical wonder— studying and performing on the piano from the time she was a child. She became an accomplished singer as well, and appeared in Broadway musicals, films, and recorded her own albums. She also made headlines by standing up for the rights of women and African Americans, and she refused to play for segregated audiences. When Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led the March on Washington, Hazel led a march in Paris, where she was living, in front of the American Embassy. She learned about the Bahá’í Faith from Dizzy Gillespie and became a Bahá’í on December 1, 1968. She passed away in 1981.

We invite you to learn more about this “Change Maker” and the enduring impact she had on race relations through her performing arts.

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A first prayer book for infants and toddlers. Brightly illustrated pages share the quote, “Cultivate this fresh plant in the rose garden of Thy love and aid it to grow through the showers of Thy bounty.”

A first prayer book for infants and toddlers. Brightly illustrated pages share the quote, “Let your heart burn with loving-kindness for all who may cross your path.”

A first prayer book for infants and toddlers. Brightly illustrated pages share the quote, “He is God! Oh God, my God! Bestow upon me a pure heart, like unto a pearl.”

The first in the new Pause & Reflect series, sharing meditative passages from the Bahá’í Writings. Meditation is not exclusively a means for personal growth, but a tool that can equip us with insights that can be translated into action. For so many artists, creators, and change makers, meditation and mindful living are practices interwoven with the creative process. These passages can be used for quiet reflection and a source of inspiration for creative endeavors.

Recipient of a DeRose-Hinkhouse Memorial Award from the Religion Communicators Council, Best in Class and Youth category winner

Recipient of a five-star review from Readers' Favorite Book Awards

John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie was a jazz musician who pioneered a new style of jazz music, known as bebop, in the 1940s. This book, written for junior youth, chronicles Dizzy’s life, beginning with his childhood in South Carolina, his move to New York City, and his eventual travels around the world. Dizzy Gillespie became a Bahá’í in 1968 and strove to be of service to others through his unique gift in music.

This is the second book in the Change Maker Series, highlighting people connected with the Bahá’í Faith who worked to bring about social change.

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