Saadia Faruqi
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During a Juneteenth trip to a Black history museum to learn more about the end of slavery in the United States, Yasmin is so amazed by the exhibits that she gets lost, but while looking for help, she discovers that family togetherness is an important part of celebrating Juneteenth.
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While learning about Indigenous Peoples' Day, Yasmin and her classmates attend a festival to celebrate the holiday, and after enjoying the beautiful regalia, dancing and drumming, and delicious food, Yasmin learns about Ojibwe dream catchers meant to help protect children. Includes recipe for fry bread.
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"It's the morning of Eid, and Yasmin and her family are hurrying to get to the mosque to pray. But Yasmin can't find her special outfit for the day-her new shalwar kameez. When the search turns up nothing, Yasmin is reminded that sacrifice, or giving up something special, is an important part of this Muslim holiday. She decides she will have to sacrifice and wear something else . . . or will she?"--