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The 110th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide: Resources for Parents and Educators

Amanda Mouttaki — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:00:01 +0000

This April marks the 110th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, which historians cite as beginning on April 24th, 1915. Many people still overlook this historical event that many have, in many ways, swept under the rug. Over two million Armenians lived in the Ottoman Empire at the time of the event, and afterward, fewer than […]

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Jewish Joy with Lee Wind

Heidi Rabinowitz — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

I’m Heidi Rabinowitz and I am so happy to be Jewish. The beautiful and varied customs, the focus on deep thought and learning, and the historical connections going back over the centuries, all bring me joy. That’s why I’ve dedicated my career to synagogue librarianship and why I’ve been podcasting about Jewish children’s literature for […]

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Celebrating Pascha – Greek Orthodox Easter Traditions

Julie Yeros — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Growing up in the United States, my Easter traditions included colorful eggs, the Easter Bunny, an egg hunt, an Easter basket, going to church, and spending time with family. Later, I married a man from Greece and learned about Pascha — the most important observance in the Greek Orthodox faith — and its special Easter traditions. The Date […]

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10 Fun Facts About the Festival of Holi

Puneeta Chhitwal-Varma — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:24:30 +0000

What do you know about the colourful festival of Holi? It’s a Hindu festival that people celebrate around the world to welcome spring. Revellers throw colour at each other, and neighbours get together to eat and celebrate the beginning of a new season. Here are 10 fun facts about the festival of Holi and its […]

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Ayyam-i-Ha Around the World

Leanna — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In communities large and small across the globe, Bahá’ís are preparing to celebrate a little known holiday called Ayyám-i-Há. For members of the Bahá’í Faith, this period (end of February – beginning of March) is characterized by charity and celebrations, just before the 19 day Fast that leads up to the Bahá’í New Year (Náw Ruz). […]

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Delicious Multicultural Winter Recipes to Try

Maria Wen Adcock — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:04:32 +0000

Members of Multicultural Kid Blogs are from around the world. As such, it’s no surprise that the recipes they contribute through their blogs reflect a global palate. Some of these recipes you may have heard of, whereas others may be brand new. We encourage you to explore different tastes with international flair through these recipes. […]

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Jewish Joy with Erica Lyons

Heidi Rabinowitz — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

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African American Women Leaders: New Picture Book Biographies

Leanna — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:19:25 +0000

Inspire the next generation of world changers with these new picture book biographies of African American women leaders! These beautiful books are perfect for Black History Month, Women’s History Month, or any time of year. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, Multicultural Kid Blogs receives a small […]

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Raising Hopeful Kids In Difficult Times

Leanna — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

These days, it’s hard to turn on the news without being inundated with images of people around the world and in our own neighborhoods who are suffering. Often, it can feel overwhelming, even more so for those entrusted with caring for children, whom we have to equip to venture out into the world and thrive. […]

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Eight Things Every Multicultural Family Needs

Olga Mecking — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:18:00 +0000

When Annabelle of The Piri Piri Lexicon posted her “What makes your home multicultural” series, I thought about all the things that make families like mine unique. What objects do we have at home? How do we showcase our identities and traditions? And I came to the conclusion that what we have at home does […]

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