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Month: February 2017

Meet the author

Drawing Parallels: The Story of Fred Korematsu

February 22, 2017October 15, 2019 Lantern Reads

We spoke to co-authors Stan Yogi and Laura Atkins about writing Fred Korematsu Speaks Up

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45+ Books to Counter Islamophobia Through Stories

February 13, 2017October 16, 2019 Lantern Reads

This list is a conclusion of our month-long campaign, which we launched on January 16, 2017 (Martin Luther King Day).

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Interviews, Meet the author

Shoumi Sen on Celebrate Holi With Me!

February 12, 2017October 16, 2019 Lantern Reads

Shoumi Sen on her latest book 'Celebrate Holi With Me!'

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Ancient Afghan Tales Offer Timely Perspectives

February 9, 2017October 16, 2019 Lantern Reads

Sally Mallam on how these age-old stories help us appreciate our universal values.

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Interviews, Meet the author

Shahrukh Husain on the Timelessness of Folktales

February 8, 2017October 16, 2019 Lantern Reads

Shahrukh Husain talks about the universality of folk tales.

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FolkTales from Islamic Traditions

February 6, 2017October 16, 2019 Lantern Reads

Folktales teach kids (and adults!) models of behavior around ideas of courage and resourcefulness.

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Sneak Peek! 2017 South Asian Kid Lit

February 4, 2017October 16, 2019 Lantern Reads

Make some space on your book shelves because you are going to want to to add to your reading list!

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Stereotypes as Mental Shortcuts

February 3, 2017October 16, 2019 Lantern Reads

Stereotypes, Muslim or otherwise, are everyone’s problem.

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Emma Apple on Understanding the Unseen

February 2, 2017October 19, 2019 Lantern Reads

Emma Apple on how you to introduce concepts about God to young children.

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Reem Faruqi on Feeling Misunderstood

February 1, 2017October 16, 2019 Lantern Reads

Reem Faruqi on helping Muslim children feel confident in their identity.

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  • Malala Yousafzai and Girls’ Right to Education
  • Yali Books – A window to South Asia
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  • Travel to India on the Wings of a Page
  • Picture Books For Fathers’ Day
  • Books on Indian Art
  • Read Now, Read Forever
  • 10+ South Asian Books to Celebrate Earth Day
  • What’s in a name?
  • Teaching Ramadan and Eid in the classroom
  • 45+ books on South Asian History and Culture
  • An interview with Lee & Low
  • Tanaz Bhathena on death as a muse
  • Celebrate Girl Power
  • Top Picks for Holi
  • 2019 releases
  • South Asian Americans: We don’t all sound alike
  • Together for Humanity
  • Community Resources: South Asian Non-Profits
  • Books to teach Social Emotional Learning
  • Best of 2018
  • Food for thought
  • 10+ books to learn about Sikh faith and culture
  • Nurturing Young Activists: South Asian Social Justice Books
  • Margarita Engle interview
  • Host your own Diwali Story time!
  • Spotlight on Bhutan
  • Celebrating Goddesses this Navratri
  • Super Satya Saves the Day
  • Diverse STEM books
  • Saadia Faruqi on Meet Yasmin!
  • Supriya Kelkar on the lessons from history
  • Bilingual rhyme time
  • Sheetal Sheth on her first picture book
  • Marching to the Beat of Her Own Drum
  • Ausma Khan on the diversity of Ramadan
  • Nisha Sharma on romance and living bi-culturally
  • Ancient Indian Civilizations in the Classroom
  • 7 South Asian Picture Books for Kids with Autism
  • Picking Picture Books for Kids with Autism
  • Behind the scenes: The Boy Who Asked Why
  • Humor in children’s books
  • 2018 South Asian Book Releases
  • Surishtha Sehgal on the Festival of Colors

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About KitaabWorld

KitaabWorld was operational from May 2016 through October 2019. The content on this blog is meant as a resource for parents, teachers and educators interested in stories from South Asia.

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