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Come and Join Us!

18 Holidays Happening All Year Long
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Come and Join Us! by Liz Kleinrock is a delightful children's book that explores the themes of inclusivity and friendship. The story follows various characters as they learn to embrace diversity and actively invite others to share in their activities and play. Through engaging illustrations and a heartwarming narrative, the book encourages young readers to celebrate differences and create a welcoming environment for everyone.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a children's story that celebrates inclusivity and diversity. It offers young readers a welcoming narrative filled with lessons about accepting differences and building friendships, making it a charming and educational choice for kids.

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Come and Join Us!

"Meet kids who share how they celebrate holidays all year long--perfect for discussions about de-centering winter holidays!"--

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Meet kids who share how they celebrate holidays all year long—perfect for discussions about de-centering winter holidays!

Who says the holidays only happen in the winter? Every day’s a holiday when you live in a world as diverse as ours! From Juneteenth to Vesak, and Yom Kippur to Día de los Muertos, the festivities never end.

Come and Join Us! invites you to learn about eighteen holidays celebrated by a diverse group of children in this joyful picture book. It is written by renowned antibias and antiracist educator, Liz Kleinrock of Teach and Transform, with vibrant illustrations by Chaaya Prabhat.

This book is useful for discussing holidays in the classroom and can be an enjoyable resource for ensuring no one holiday is more valued than another.

Holidays featured include: Seollal, Holi, Nowruz, Passover, Vaisakhi, Vesak, Juneteenth, Homecoming, Onam, Obon, Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur, Makahiki, Día de los Muertos, Diwali, Kwanzaa, Ramadan & Eid al-Fitr.

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Come and Join Us! is praised for its ability to spark meaningful discussions, with vibrant illustrations capturing the essence of cultural holidays. Highlighted for its role in promoting equity, it is considered an inspiring addition to conversations about diversity and cultural understanding.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063144477

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 October 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat
  • Illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 236.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 489g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Liz Kleinrock is an author, antibias antiracist educator, consultant, and facilitator for schools, organizations, and companies across the country. A transracial adoptee, Liz was born in South Korea and grew up in Washington, DC. She is the author of Start Here, Start Now: A Guide to Antibias and Antiracist Work in Your School Community and Come and Join Us! 18 Holidays Celebrated All Year Long, illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat. She resides in Washington, DC, with her partner and two bunnies and advocates for a more equitable world through her work with Teach and Transform. You can learn more about her work at lizkleinrock.com. Chaaya Prabhat is a graphic designer, illustrator, and lettering artist. After completing her MA in Graphic Design from Savannah College of Art and Design, she is now working independently in Chennai, India. She is the illustrator of several books including A Sari for Ammi written by Mamta Nainy; Bracelets for Bina's Brothers written by Rajani LaRocca; and Hide and Seek History: Ancient Egyptians written by Jonny Marx.

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