Browsing: Cultural Wisdom

Passover Books and Jewish Identity

Four excellent books that celebrate women’s history.

Celebrated on March 17 of each year, Saint Patrick’s Day is a religious holiday named after one of the patron saints of Ireland, Saint Patrick (c. AD 387–461).

Bonyo Bonyo: The True Story of a Brave Boy from Kenya is a must-read for every American child. In the land of plenty, it’s vital to remind yourself and your children of how lucky they are to live in a country where education is considered a human right.

These picture books offer solid introductions into the Chinese New Year and are then followed by some good-old bunny tales to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit.

Financial experts say that you can begin teaching a child about money as soon as they can differentiate between a nickel and a dime. Penny will investigate these topics with humor, style, and that can-do spirit that Pippi, Punky and Annie were famous for.

An incredibly moving and empowering book that delivers the story of two men from different cultures: Martin Luther King Jr. and rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel.

Honoring Latino writers and illustrators whose children’s books best portray, affirm and celebrate the Latino cultural experience.

Busing Brewster is a book about believing in one’s self, making friends across the barriers of race and the power of strong women in the lives of children.

There are definitely enough books to satisfy the needs of anyone looking to teach the history, meaning, and/or spirit of Kwanzaa.