October History & Heritage Months

Chuseok

Chun, Julia Jihae,


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

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

Hedy's journey : the true story of a Hungarian girl fleeing the Holocaust

Bisson, Michelle,



Date Published:2017

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

Hungary

Owings, Lisa,


Where is Hungary? -- The land -- Aggtelek Caves -- Wildlife -- The people -- Daily life -- Going to school -- Working -- Playing -- Food --Holidays -- Buda and Pest --Fast facts -- Glossary -- To learn more. Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Hungary.
Date Published:2015

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

Made in Korea

Suk, Sarah,


Various publishers. Two entrepreneurial Korean-American teens butt heads--and fall in love--while running competing Korean beauty businesses at their high school.
Date Published:2021

Muhammad's recipe for remembering

Ahmad, Maidah,


Various publishers. A moving picture book highlighting a young Muslim boy's efforts to rediscover his family's history in the World Wars. Muhammad wants to take part in his school's assembly to honor veterans, but no one in his community, let alone his family, has been involved in the World Wars... have they? After discussions with his family and elders at his mosque, Muhammad starts to piece together his family's lost history, and realizes that you don't need a trophy or medal to remember those you've lost--it can be as simple as sharing a piece of roti.
Date Published:2024

Various publishers. A moving picture book highlighting a young Muslim boy's efforts to rediscover his family's history in the World Wars. Muhammad wants to take part in his school's assembly to honor veterans, but no one in his community, let alone his family, has been involved in the World Wars... have they? After discussions with his family and elders at his mosque, Muhammad starts to piece together his family's lost history, and realizes that you don't need a trophy or medal to remember those you've lost--it can be as simple as sharing a piece of roti.

Date Published:2024

Le plus beau des Aïds

Talkhani, Zeba, 1991-


Traduction de : The most exciting Eid. Il ne reste plus qu'un jour avant l'Aïd! Safa aime dessiner au henné sur ses mains, décorer sa maison et manger des samosas. Puis vient la meilleure partie: elle reçoit un vélo rose éclatant. Le seul problème est qu'elle ne veut PAS le partager avec sa cousine. Ce jour spécial pourra-t-il enseigner à Safa à quel point il est bon de rendre les autres heureux? Un album illustré adorable et coloré sur l'Aïd et ce que cette fête représente.
Date Published:2023

Traduction de : The most exciting Eid. Il ne reste plus qu'un jour avant l'Aïd! Safa aime dessiner au henné sur ses mains, décorer sa maison et manger des samosas. Puis vient la meilleure partie: elle reçoit un vélo rose éclatant. Le seul problème est qu'elle ne veut PAS le partager avec sa cousine. Ce jour spécial pourra-t-il enseigner à Safa à quel point il est bon de rendre les autres heureux? Un album illustré adorable et coloré sur l'Aïd et ce que cette fête représente.

Date Published:2023

Ramadan

Zimmerman, Adeline J.,


Includes index. In this title, readers are introduced to the celebrations, traditions, and symbols behind the Ramadan holiday.
Date Published:2022

We sang in hushed voices

Jockel, Helena, 1919-


Maps on lining papers. When the Nazis invade Hungary on March 19, 1944, elementary school teacher Helena Jockel can only think about how to save her children. She accompanies them all the way to Auschwitz only to see them taken to the gas chamber. Her account of living and surviving in the camp and on the subsequent death march is clear-eyed and poignant, sometimes recording the too-brief moments of beauty and kindness that accompany the unremitting cruelty. Returning to her passion for teaching after the war, she refuses to hide her Jewishness under a Communist regime that will not allow her to talk about the Holocaust.
Date Published:2014

Maps on lining papers. When the Nazis invade Hungary on March 19, 1944, elementary school teacher Helena Jockel can only think about how to save her children. She accompanies them all the way to Auschwitz only to see them taken to the gas chamber. Her account of living and surviving in the camp and on the subsequent death march is clear-eyed and poignant, sometimes recording the too-brief moments of beauty and kindness that accompany the unremitting cruelty. Returning to her passion for teaching after the war, she refuses to hide her Jewishness under a Communist regime that will not allow her to talk about the Holocaust.

Date Published:2014

The wonders we seek : thirty incredible Muslims who helped shape the world

Faruqi, Saadia,


Al-Ma'mun -- Al-Zahrawi -- Ibn al-Haytham -- Ibn Sina -- Saladin -- Razia Sultan -- Jalal al-Din Rumi -- Ibn Battuta -- Zheng He -- Abdul Rahman Ibrahim -- Nana Asma'u -- Naguib Mahfouz -- Noor Inayat Khan -- Malcolm X -- Mohammad Abdus Salam -- Fazlur Rahman Khan -- Ayub Khan Ommaya -- Farouk El-Baz -- Fatima Mernissi -- Muhammad Yunus -- Muhammad Ali -- Rebiya Kadeer -- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar -- Shirin Ebadi -- Yusuf/Cat Stevens -- Benazir Bhutto -- Rana Dajani -- Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy -- Ibtihaj Muhammad -- Malala Yousafzai. Discover the lives, stories, and accomplishments of many great accomplishments of many great Muslims throughout history. Many of the inventions and discoveries that we use in our lives today were created centuries ago -- during the golden age of Muslim empires and beyond. Art, music, astronomy, physics, mathematics, medicine, and so many other files of knowledge were shared and created and discussed in Arabia, Persia, Iraq, and India a very, very long time ago. This tradition of Muslim learning, dedication, and progress continues all across our world up to today.
Date Published:2022

Al-Ma'mun -- Al-Zahrawi -- Ibn al-Haytham -- Ibn Sina -- Saladin -- Razia Sultan -- Jalal al-Din Rumi -- Ibn Battuta -- Zheng He -- Abdul Rahman Ibrahim -- Nana Asma'u -- Naguib Mahfouz -- Noor Inayat Khan -- Malcolm X -- Mohammad Abdus Salam -- Fazlur Rahman Khan -- Ayub Khan Ommaya -- Farouk El-Baz -- Fatima Mernissi -- Muhammad Yunus -- Muhammad Ali -- Rebiya Kadeer -- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar -- Shirin Ebadi -- Yusuf/Cat Stevens -- Benazir Bhutto -- Rana Dajani -- Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy -- Ibtihaj Muhammad -- Malala Yousafzai. Discover the lives, stories, and accomplishments of many great accomplishments of many great Muslims throughout history. Many of the inventions and discoveries that we use in our lives today were created centuries ago -- during the golden age of Muslim empires and beyond. Art, music, astronomy, physics, mathematics, medicine, and so many other files of knowledge were shared and created and discussed in Arabia, Persia, Iraq, and India a very, very long time ago. This tradition of Muslim learning, dedication, and progress continues all across our world up to today.

Date Published:2022