Collage illustrations showcase the loveliness of the clothing and the vastness of the Sahara.
Lalla is awarded her own malafa when she expresses her faith through devotion and prayer. K-Gr 4–Rhythmic verse and engaging dialogue tell the story of a young girl who longs for a malafa, the colorful cloth worn by her mother and other Muslim women in Mauritania. Bat mitzvahs go awry with hilarious consequences, gods and goddesses swoop down to offer divine intervention, and prayer offers solace to those seeking hope, as young people grapple with what can’t be seen or measured but what is, most often, simply a matter of faith.Įlementary Grades CUNNANE, Kelly. Books with contemporary and authentic characters provide the perfect medium to explore, celebrate, and debate spirituality with thoughtfulness, compassion, and joy. We do what we have always done-encourage readers to experience and discover by opening their minds and imaginations. And where do atheists and agnostics fit in? Teachers and librarians may feel inadequate at addressing this challenging topic and wonder about how to provide answers to such existential questions.
Questions about spirituality might be related to ideas about mindfulness, belief in god (or gods), and religious practices too numerous to list. Spirituality, defined as beliefs, practices, and experiences that shape how we see life and our place in it, is increasingly accepted as an essential part of that developmental process. Who am I? Why was I created? What is my purpose in life? These questions symbolize the universal cognitive, emotional, and physical journey that occurs throughout childhood, adolescence, and beyond.
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