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Diwali

Festival of Lights

Rina Singh

$44.95

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English
Orca Book Publishers
13 August 2024
Series: Orca Origins
During Diwali, Hindus, Sikhs and Jains celebrate the legends and stories that describe the triumph of good over evil and justice over oppression.

Critically acclaimed author Rina Singh explores her Indian roots as she tells the Diwali stories, which remind us that eventually, light will prevail over darkness. Enriched by personal stories and spiced with festive recipes, including two by acclaimed chef, Vikram Vij, Diwali: Festival of Lights brings to life the holiday's traditions, food and rituals and takes you on a journey to see how this festival is celebrated around the world!

Diwali is the second book in the Orca Origins series, which examines how ancient traditions are kept alive in the modern world.
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Imprint:   Orca Book Publishers
Country of Publication:   Canada
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 191mm,  Spine: 6mm
Weight:   200g
ISBN:   9781459841871
ISBN 10:   1459841875
Series:   Orca Origins
Pages:   96
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Recommended Age:   From 9 to 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming

Rina Singh is an award-winning children's author who is drawn to real-life stories about the environment and social justice. Her critically acclaimed books include Grandmother School, winner of the 2021 Christie Harris Illustrated Children's Literature Prize; Diwali: A Festival of Lights, nominated for the Red Cedar Award; and 111 Trees, winner of the Social Justice Literature Award. Rina has an MFA in creative writing from Concordia University and a teaching degree from McGill University. She lives in Toronto.

Reviews for Diwali: Festival of Lights

"""A standout volume...an excellent introduction to Diwali and Indian culture, highly recommended for all geography collections.""-- ""School Library Journal (SLJ)"" ""Provides a remarkably comprehensive look at the origins of the Hindu festival of lights...The intimate tone and vibrant photographs make this book an enjoyable and informative read from start to finish. Young readers will love the photographs, and older ones will appreciate the joy and concept of a celebration of light.""-- ""Booklist"" ""This sophisticated volume incorporates information about the major Indian religions; Hindu, Sikh, and Jain Diwali traditions; and Indian immigration to the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean...An exceptionally valuable resource.""-- ""Kirkus Reviews"" ""Written in a very readable text accompanied by colourful historical and contemporary captioned photographs...This book would be a great compliment to a study of religious customs and multiculturalism...I would highly recommend it for inclusion in school and public libraries.""-- ""Resource Links"" ""A great pick...The book is at once fascinating to read and to look at...Diwali is well-researched and informative."" -- ""Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Canadian Children's Book News"""


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