{"id":500,"date":"2019-03-20T12:00:11","date_gmt":"2019-03-20T19:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/educationlibrarybooklists\/?p=500"},"modified":"2024-04-03T10:46:58","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T17:46:58","slug":"community-celebrations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/educationlibrarybooklists\/2019\/03\/20\/community-celebrations\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Celebrations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Listed below are selected teacher resources, picture books, and non-fiction related to different community celebrations throughout the year.<\/p>\n

Teacher Resources<\/h3>\n

\"\"Guide to Celebrations and Holidays Around the World<\/a><\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

by Kathryn I. Matthew and Joy L. Lowe<\/p>\n

Grades: K-6
\n<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

This handbook contains materials, insights and suggestions for teaching children about holidays celebrated around the world, including Ramadan, Rosh Hashanah, Diwali, and more.<\/p>\n

\"\"Multicultural projects index: Things to make and do to celebrate festivals, cultures, and holidays around the world<\/a><\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

by Mary Anne Pilger<\/p>\n

Grades: K-12
\n<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Created by a librarian, this guide lists a variety of books related to the world’s festivals, cultures, and holidays. Searchable by subject or by author.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/em>The holiday handbook: 700+ storytime activities from Arbor Day to Yom Kippur…from Diwali to Kwanzaa to Ramadan<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n

by Barbara A. Scott<\/p>\n

Grades:\u00a0K-3
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

Includes activities and information for over 30 holidays, including historical context, lists of relevant materials, finger plays, songs, and crafts.<\/p>\n

Picture Books<\/h3>\n

\"\"Bringing in the New Year<\/a><\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

written and illustrated by Grace Lin<\/p>\n

Grades: K-2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bringing in the New Year tells the tale of a Chinese American family as they prepare for the Lunar New Year. Each family member lends a hand as they sweep out the dust of the old year, hang decorations, and make dumplings. Then it’s time to celebrate!<\/p>\n

\"\" Powwow dancing with family<\/a><\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

written and illustrated by Perry Smith<\/p>\n

Grades: 1-3
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drumming, singing, and dancing are all part of being at a Powwow. Perry and his family travel all over North America to participate in these family and community gatherings. Join Perry\u2019s two boys as they share their treasured memories of being at Powwows with their family and learning how to dance. Includes a section on what is a Powwow? Powwow Regalia and Powwow Dances.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/em>The dead family Diaz<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n

written by P.J. Bracegirdle, pictures by Poly Bernatene<\/p>\n

Grades: 1-4
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Angelito Diaz is afraid of walking among the Living on the Day of the Dead, especially with his older sister, Estrellita, teasing him, but once in the Land of the Living, he quickly makes a new friend.<\/p>\n

\"\"Kwanzaa<\/a><\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

written by A.P. Porter, pictures by Janice Lee Porter<\/p>\n

Grades: K-2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Filled with colorful illustrations, this book describes the African-American holiday of Kwanzaa, including its creation in 1966, its seven principles, and its symbolism.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/em>Our eight nights of Hanukkah<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n

written by Michael J. Rosen, illustrated by DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan<\/p>\n

Grades: K-3
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

A child describes how one family celebrates Hanukkah, including polishing the silver menorah, lighting the candles, having a special family dinner, and sharing gifts.<\/p>\n

Non-Fiction<\/h3>\n

\"\"Canadian celebrations<\/a><\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

by Susan Hughes<\/p>\n

Grades: 1-3<\/b>
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s clear that Canada has a lot to celebrate: from First Nations powwows and potlatches, through the traditional festivities of the early settlers, up to the way we now mark birthdays and public holidays. Five brightly illustrated chapters cover National Aboriginal Day, Thanksgiving, Celebrate Canada (including Canada Day, Saint Jean-Baptiste Day, and Canadian Muticulturalism Day), the Calgary Stampede, and the Quebec Carnival. Part of the Canada close up<\/a> series.<\/p>\n

\"\"The autumn equinox: Celebrating the harvest<\/a><\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

written by Ellen Jackson, illustrated by Jan Davey Elli<\/p>\n

Grades: 3-5<\/b>
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Discusses the significance of some of the harvest festivals around the world and describes how they are celebrated.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/em>New Year celebrations in different places<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n

by Robin Jonson<\/p>\n

Grades: K-3<\/b>
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Introduces readers to New Year celebrations around the world including Songkran, Chinese New Year, Rosh Hashanah, and Diwali. Part of the Learning about our global community<\/a> series.<\/p>\n

\"\"Orca Origins series<\/i><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

by various authors<\/p>\n

Grades: 3-6<\/b>
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

A nonfiction series for young readers exploring cultural celebrations throughout the world. Includes books on Diwali<\/a>, Ramadan<\/a>, Chinese New Year<\/a>, Passover<\/a>, Birthdays<\/a>, and Christmas<\/a>. A Teacher Guide<\/a> for the series is also available.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/i>Lighting our world: A year of celebrations<\/a><\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

written by Catherine Rondina, illustrated by Jacqui Oakley<\/p>\n

Grades: 2-5<\/b>
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Throughout the year and around the globe, people use light — candles, bonfires, lanterns and fireworks — to celebrate special occasions. This richly illustrated book is an illuminating tour of the world’s brightest and warmest festivities.<\/p>\n

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Finding More Resources<\/b><\/h4>\n

To find more resources in this area, try the following:<\/p>\n