Holidays & Celebrations

We light the kinara and prepare a feast. We are celebrating Kwanzaa! In this title, young readers will learn basic facts about this African American holiday including when it happens and the… More →

The turkey is roasting and pumpkin pie is cooling. It is Thanksgiving! In this beginning title, clear, easy-to-read text and crisp photos give basic facts about this special November day.… More →

The sun has set. It is time to pray and eat. This beginning title introduces young readers to Ramadan, including when it happens and how people celebrate. Simple, predictable text and… More →

The new moon is here. It is Lunar New Year! This beginning title introduces basic facts about this popular holiday, from common foods to favorite traditions. Simple, predictable text and… More →

We light the menorah and play dreidel. It is Hanukkah! This beginning title introduces young readers to the Jewish Festival of Light. Simple, predictable text and crisp photos tell about what More →

When is Indigenous Peoples’ Day? How do people celebrate? This beginning title answers these questions and more in this basic introduction to the holiday. Students just starting to read… More →

With its 3,000-year-old beginnings, Passover is one of the world’s most ancient holidays. From the Exodus story to modern matzah bread hunts, this title showcases Passover’s long history and… More →

In the United States, Labor Day honors American workers. What started as a small labor union festival in 1882 has become a national holiday. Every first Monday in September, many schools and… More →

Holi – the Hindu Festival of Colors – heralds the coming of spring. This vibrant title explores the ancient history and modern practices of this joyful holiday. Holi’s food, dance, music, and More →

On June 19, 1865 – two years after the Emancipation Proclamation – Galveston, Texas became the last place in the country to learn the slaves were free. Today, Juneteenth is a joyful occasion… More →

This title for young readers describes the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. Through peaceful protests and education, King’s leadership cleared the path for the Civil Rights Act and… More →

Many people have given their lives to protect the United States of America. Memorial Day, celebrated on the last Monday of May, is the day Americans honor those who have sacrificed their… More →