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Celebrating Ramadan
Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith, Lawrence Migdale
Paperback (Holiday House, April 1, 2002)Follows Ibraham's family through the month of praying and fasting until the feast and celebration of Eid al'Fitr that ends Ramadan, explaining the basic beliefs of Islam and the life of the Prophet Muhammad as well as offering an intimate look at a devout Islamic family. Reprint.
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Celebrating Ramadan
Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith, Lawrence Migdale
Hardcover (Holiday House, July 1, 2001)Follows Ibraham's family through the month of praying and fasting until the feast and celebration of Eid al'Fitr that ends Ramadan, explaining the basic beliefs of Islam and the life of the Prophet Muhammad as well as offering an intimate look at a devout Islamic family.
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Apache Rodeo
Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith, Lawrence Migdale
Hardcover (Holiday House, March 1, 1995)Although Felicita likes many of the things typical American children like, including trading cards and watching TV, she also loves the traditions of her Apache heritage, and she especially loves preparing for the rodeo.
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Buffalo Days
Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith, Lawrence Migdale
Hardcover (Holiday House, Sept. 1, 1997)Camping in tipis, wearing traditional clothing, and participating in dancing competitions at the Crow Fair and Rodeo are some of the ways in which Clarence Tree Irons celebrates the present-day version of Buffalo Days.
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Pueblo Storyteller
Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith, Lawrence Migdale
Paperback (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt P, Jan. 1, 1993)A young Cochiti Indian girl living with her grandparents in the Cochiti Pueblo near Santa Fe, New Mexico, describes her home and family and the day-to-day life and customs of her people.
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Celebrating a Quinceanera: A Latina's Fifteenth Birthday Celebration
Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith, Lawrence Migdale
Hardcover (Holiday House, Sept. 1, 2002)A quinceanera is more than just a birthday party. For Ariana's Mexican-American family, it is also a rite of passage, a religious occasions, and a celebration of heritage. In this festive photo essay, ten-year-old Ariana enthusiastically helps her cousin Cynthia prepare for this big event. It is a effort that involves not only the extended family but the entire community. There are invitations to be delivered, dresses to be chosen, musicians to be hired, dances to be learned and perfected, favours and food to be made, and even counseling sessions for Ariana's cousin to attend at church. On the day of Cynthia's quinceanera, it is clear that everyone's hard work has paid off as the community comes together for an occasion to be remembered and treasured. In a warm and exuberant tribute, Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith and Lawrence Migdale portray a culture and a celebration that is grounded in faith, rich in traditions, and full of life.
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Celebrating Kwanzaa
Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith, Lawrence Migdale
Paperback (Holiday House, Sept. 1, 1994)Featuring color photos, a festive and informative book follows an African-American family as they observe the special, cultural holiday featuring the lighting of seven candles--one each night--that represent seven principles. Reprint.
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Potlatch: A Tsimshian Celebration
Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith, Lawrence Migdale
Hardcover (Holiday House, March 1, 1997)Describes the traditions of the Tsimshian Indians living in Metlakatla, Alaska, and, in particular, those connected with a potlatch they hold to celebrate their heritage.
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Arctic Hunter
Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith, Lawrence Migdale
Hardcover (Holiday House, Sept. 1, 1992)A profile of Reggie, a young Inupiat Eskimo, details his home in Kotzebue, Alaska, his participation in the rituals of his people, and the ways in which he balances tradition and modern life.
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Day of the Dead
Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith, Lawrence Migdale
Paperback (Holiday House, April 1, 1995)Describes the Mexican-American holiday that honors friends and relatives who have died by marking the day of their annual spiritual return to Earth for a period of feasting and celebration. Reprint.
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Celebrating Kwanzaa
Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith, Lawrence Migdale
Hardcover (Holiday House, Sept. 1, 1993)A young girl explains the holiday's origins, its importance to her and her family, and its many symbols in a work accompanied by full-color photographs.
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Celebrating Hanukkah
Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith, Lawrence Migdale
Hardcover (Holiday House, July 1, 1996)Offers the history of Hanukkah, providing clear explanations of the origins and traditions of the holiday, such as the eight candles and the making of special foods.
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