October History & Heritage Months

Chuseok

Chun, Julia Jihae,


Discusses the history of Chuseok and how it is celebrated in Canada.
Date Published:2025

Eid al-Adha

Mohamed, Mariam,


Eid al-Adha is about celebrating! It is a Muslim festival remembering the sacrifice Ibrahim was willing to make. People mark the festival with prayer, visiting family, and gifts. Some people sacrifice an animal and share the meat with their community. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
Date Published:2022

Erno Rubik and his magic cube

Aradhya, Kerry,


In the hills of Budapest, near the banks of the Danube River, lived a quiet boy named Ernő Rubik. He loved books, art, nature, and—most of all—puzzles. And he grew up to create the most popular puzzle in history. This picture book biography explores the experience and interests that inspired the inventor of the Rubik’s Cube.
Date Published:2024

Hispanic heritage month

Silva, Sadie.


Hispanic people have contributed much to the United States throughout history and today. Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15, celebrates Hispanic culture and contributions. This book introduces readers to famous Hispanic figures past and present who have made a difference. Photographs of Hispanic parades and famous people will connect readers to the text. Readers will discover a deeper appreciation for Hispanic culture and the ways in which people can celebrate their culture.
Date Published:2023

Hispanic people have contributed much to the United States throughout history and today. Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15, celebrates Hispanic culture and contributions. This book introduces readers to famous Hispanic figures past and present who have made a difference. Photographs of Hispanic parades and famous people will connect readers to the text. Readers will discover a deeper appreciation for Hispanic culture and the ways in which people can celebrate their culture.

Date Published:2023

The home we make

Khwaja, Maham,


A young Muslim girl and her family flee the violence of war and seek refuge in a foreign land, where they must rebuild a sense of home.
Date Published:2024

I am Muslim

Haleem, Amna,


Includes index. Discusses the religion of Islam, practised by Muslims, including their five pillars, their celebrations, daily life and overcoming Islamophobia.
Date Published:2024

Lion on the inside : how one girl changed basketball

Abdul-Qaadir, Bilqis,


True story about Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir, a young Muslim-American woman who, at the top of her basketball career, must make a choice between wearing her hijab and playing the sport.
Date Published:2023

More idols of K-pop : the definitive guide to the hottest bands

Mulenga, Natasha,


At head of title: 100% unofficial. Includes discography (pages 62-63). In this second volume, there is more to know about the world-wide superstars hailing from South Korea. Learn about the language, the clothes, the dances, and the secrets of the K-pop world. Featuring more about BTS and BlackPink, and introducing Mamamoo,Monsta X, SuperM, Day6, and TXT.
Date Published:2022

Muslim mosque

Wood, Angela.


Includes index. What is a mosque for? How much do Muslims pray? What is the Ka'aba? All these questions and more are explored in this first introduction to the religion of Islam.
Date Published:2022

Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr

Khan, Sara,


Children can follow Raya, her Mama and Aba as they celebrate Ramadan by enjoying Iftar, baking cookies, doing good deeds around their community and visiting the mosque, in this celebratory, inclusive and educational book that features a fun 'factivity' section.
Date Published:2024

South Korea

Langdo, Bryan,


K-pop comes from South Korea. That is one of many wonderful things this country has to offer. In this book South Korea shows off landscape, animals, customs, and traditions. Special features map the country, explore the language, highlight common animals, and show off favorite foods. The book ends with a two-page spread that puts important facts about South Korea in one place.
Date Published:2025

Speak up, Santiago!

Anta, Julio,


Graphic novel. Santi is excited to spend the summer in Hillside Valley, meeting the local kids, eating his Abuela's delicious food, exploring! There's just one problem -- Santi doesn't speak Spanish that well and it feels like everyone he meets in Hillside does. There's Sol (she's a soccer player who really loves books), Willie, (the artist), Alejandro (Santi's unofficial tour guide!), and Nico (Alejandro's brother and blue belt in karate). In between all of their adventures in Hillside, Santi can't help but worry about his Spanish -- what if he can't keep up?! Does that mean he's not Colombian enough? Will Santi find his confidence and his voice? Or will his worries cost him his new friendships... and the chance to play in HIlliside's summer soccer tournament?!
Date Published:2025

Graphic novel. Santi is excited to spend the summer in Hillside Valley, meeting the local kids, eating his Abuela's delicious food, exploring! There's just one problem -- Santi doesn't speak Spanish that well and it feels like everyone he meets in Hillside does. There's Sol (she's a soccer player who really loves books), Willie, (the artist), Alejandro (Santi's unofficial tour guide!), and Nico (Alejandro's brother and blue belt in karate). In between all of their adventures in Hillside, Santi can't help but worry about his Spanish -- what if he can't keep up?! Does that mean he's not Colombian enough? Will Santi find his confidence and his voice? Or will his worries cost him his new friendships... and the chance to play in HIlliside's summer soccer tournament?!

Date Published:2025

Tomorrow is New Year's Day : Seollal, a Korean celebration of the Lunar New Year

Kim, Aram,


Various publishers. Includes directions on how to fold a paper bokjumoni (small pouch). Tomorrow is New Year's Day follows a little girl sharing the fun customs of Seollal--the Korean Lunar New Year--with her classmates. Seollal, the Korean Lunar New Year, is Mina's favorite day of the year. Mina can't wait to share the customs of Seollal with all of her friends at school. She will show her classmates her colorful hanbok, demonstrate how to do sebae, and then everyone will make tasty tteokguk in the cooking room. Yum! Her little brother may even join in on the fun... if he can find a way out of his bad mood.
Date Published:2022

Various publishers. Includes directions on how to fold a paper bokjumoni (small pouch). Tomorrow is New Year's Day follows a little girl sharing the fun customs of Seollal--the Korean Lunar New Year--with her classmates. Seollal, the Korean Lunar New Year, is Mina's favorite day of the year. Mina can't wait to share the customs of Seollal with all of her friends at school. She will show her classmates her colorful hanbok, demonstrate how to do sebae, and then everyone will make tasty tteokguk in the cooking room. Yum! Her little brother may even join in on the fun... if he can find a way out of his bad mood.

Date Published:2022