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The light from a menorah takes a young boy on a fantastical journey around the world to experience different festivals of light, and the people who celebrate them. Nothing brings communities together like the warm glow of a lamp or candle flame, illuminating people and the stories they tell. InThe Light from My Menorah, a young boy celebrating Hannukah follows his menorah's light as it twists and turns in the night sky, carrying him to mountains, deserts, and even into space. On his journey he sees families from around the world sharing food and togetherness as they celebrate their own special holidays, lighting diya for Diwali, kinara for Kwanzaa, crowns of candles for St. Lucia Day, krathongs for Loy Krathong, and strings of lights for Christmas. Illustrator Andrea Blinick's luminous mixed-media art creates a dazzling world filled with sparkling light and warmth, while Robin Heald's beautiful free-verse text evokes the quiet wonder of a holiday night. An author's note offers further information about Hanukkah, Diwali, Christmas, Kwanzaa, St. Lucia Day, and Loy Krathong. ""The Light From My Menorah, is a new book by Robin Heald, whichlyrically emphasizes not only the light of her menorah, but how our world is filled with light, traveling from day into night and back again...as well as into the worship or celebration of other religions and countries.""-Jane Yolen, author of Owl Moon, the How Do Dinosaur picture books, and 400+ other books

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Praise for The Light from My Menorah The Children’s Book Council “Hot Off the Press: September 2024” Feature  “Emphasizing hope, beauty, and unity, this quietly powerful story demonstrates that people honor traditions in unique ways, while all are recognizing comfort and love as symbolized by light.”—School Library Journal  “A glowing ribbon winds through the pages, providing a lovely visualization of the metaphorical light that different traditions all bring to the world....A shining paean to winter traditions around the globe.”—Kirkus Reviews    “Hanukkah, Diwali, Christmas, Kwanzaa, St. Lucia Day, and Loy Krathong...are portrayed broadly in the work. A glimmering stream appears throughout Blinick’s layered digital artwork.”—Publishers Weekly 

Praise for The Light from My Menorah “A glowing ribbon winds through the pages, providing a lovely visualization of the metaphorical light that different traditions all bring to the world....A shining paean to winter traditions around the globe.”—Kirkus Reviews

Praise for The Light from My Menorah “A glowing ribbon winds through the pages, providing a lovely visualization of the metaphorical light that different traditions all bring to the world....A shining paean to winter traditions around the globe.”—Kirkus Reviews   

Praise for The Light from My Menorah “A glowing ribbon winds through the pages, providing a lovely visualization of the metaphorical light that different traditions all bring to the world....A shining paean to winter traditions around the globe.”—Kirkus Reviews    “Hanukkah, Diwali, Christmas, Kwanzaa, St. Lucia Day, and Loy Krathong...are portrayed broadly in the work. A glimmering stream appears throughout Blinick’s layered digital artwork.”—Publishers Weekly 

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Robin Healdlives in Ashland, Oregon. Before her 30-year career as a drama teacher and preschool director Robin was a stage manager in regional theaters, and on and off-Broadway. Her previous works includePat, Roll, PullandLiberty Saves the Day,and her articles have appeared inExceptional Parenting MagazineandChildren's Literature in Education.Robin's picture bookIsadora's Sandliaswon the Katherine Paterson Prize for unpublished children's literature at Hunger Mountain in 2015. Her most recent picture book isWhistling for Angela. Robin holds a master's of fine arts in writing for children from Spalding University.

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