Winter Reading Challenge
 
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Picture Books
Hanukkah Bear
by Eric A. Kimmel

Bubba Brayna’s cooking lures an unexpected visitor to her home, and when friends arrive for dinner a playful mystery must be solved to figure out who ate all the latkes.
Li'l Rabbit's Kwanzaa
by Donna L. Washington

When Granna Rabbit is ill and cannot celebrate Kwanzaa, Li'l Rabbit sets off to find a special treat for Karamu so she can celebrate too.
The Tray of Togetherness
by Flo Leung

A little girl and her family prepare to host a Lunar New Year party, which includes a trip to the market to fill a special candy box for the partygoers.
 
Black-Eyed Peas and Hoghead Cheese: a Story of Food, Family, and Freedom
by Glenda Armand

A granddaughter helps her grandmother prepare a holiday meal as she learns about the origins of soul food.
A Sweet New Year for Ren
by Michelle Sterling

Every year Ren looks forward to her family’s preparations for Lunar New Year, but she is always considered too little make the delicious pineapple cakes, will this year finally be the time Ren can help make her favorite treat?
Libros en Español and bilingual books
Decora tu Navidad / Make Your Own Christmas Decorations: 35 Manualidades Para Celebrar Las Fiestas
by Angels Navarro

Decora tu Navidad te ofrece 35 creaciones originales, elaboradas con distintas técnicas, para celebrar las fiestas y pasar un tiempo de diversión.
El Milagro de la Primera Flor De Nochebuena: Un Cuento Mexicano Sobre la Navidad
by Joanne Oppenheim

A retelling of a Mexican legend that describes the origin of the Poinsettia plant.
Non-Fiction
A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals
by Christopher Corr

Fact-filled text and bright, engaging artwork profile dozens of special festivals that are celebrated all over the world, sharing the history and cultural significance of diverse traditions.
Celebrate with Me!: Recipes, Crafts, and Holiday Fun from Around the World
by Laura Gladwin

With contributions from chefs, artists, authors and designers, this unique and engaging book brings together personal stories and parties from around the world through recipes, crafts and different ways to celebrate each holiday.