Brilliant Star: Oneness of Humanity This special issue of Brilliant Star Magazinecontains stories and activities relating to the principle of oneness, celebrating diversity, and becoming prejudice-free. Bake your own Hands of Humanity cookies in different flavors, or mix up your own Unity Fruit Salad, play games that show you how to "walk with the same feet," or "eat with the same mouth," link together your own Unity Chain to help you plan doing good deeds, decide whether to make a Power Play or a Unity Play, and meet Baha'is from all over the world. There's this and more in this special activity book from Brilliant Star.

Brilliant Star: Light of Faith

Created to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Báb, the “Light of Faith” issue features stories and activities about the Báb’s mission and the oneness of religion, including:

• A two-page illustrated timeline of key events in the Báb’s life;
• The story of the Báb’s house arrest and His influence on the people of Shíráz;
• A story and activity about Bahá’u’lláh’s recognition of the Báb’s divine station;
• A “Shining Lamp” profile of the wife of the Báb, Khadíjih Bagum;
• A “Stargazer” interview with Bahá’í scholar Dr. Moojan Momen, who talks about the Báb;
• A fun lantern craft honoring the light from God that shines in all faiths;
• Explorations of the Báb’s station and the oneness of religion through puzzles, a drawing activity, interviews with kids, and more.

Brilliant Star: Bound Together

This issue celebrates Brilliant Star’s 50th birthday and gives kids tools for developing cooperation and consultation skills. Compelling content includes:

• A behind-the-scenes look at how Brilliant Star is created;
• Nur’s Nook craft about creating your own mini magazine;
• Quiz yourself on cooperation skills;
• Take a creativity challenge in “Maya’s Mysteries”;
• Get to know Brian Lepard, a law professor who helped with the earliest version of Brilliant Star when he was a kid;
• Draw yourself as a future Stargazer;
• Develop a growth mindset and learn from mistakes;
• Get tips on consultation for stronger teamwork.

Brilliant Star: Join Together

Brilliant Star: Join Together, Vol. 51 No. 3. In this issue, discover the meaning and importance of being a world citizen. Compelling content includes:

• Build friendships with games and activities;
• Gain tips and tools for overcoming prejudice;
• Quiz yourself on your change-making skills;
• Create a mini lighthouse with Nur to shine a light on truth;
• Get to know Deltin Sejour, whose passion for dance unites people;
• A story about the first marriage between a Black and white Bahá’í;
• Learn about the Shrine of the Báb and the Ridván Garden in Israel;
• Find out ways to appreciate cultures other than your own;
• Practice finding virtues in nature.

Brilliant Star: Transforming Our Spirits

Brilliant Star: Transforming Our Spirits, Vol. 51, No. 5. This issue focuses on qualities that help us and our communities change and develop. Compelling content includes:

• Explore tools for adapting to change with a growth mindset;
• Discover how ‘Abdu’l-Bahá touched kids’ hearts in Paris;
• Learn a prayer in three languages to help your spirit bloom;
• Quiz yourself on how you respond to opportunities;
• Create a shining snowflake mobile in Nur’s Nook;
• Find out how kids around the world handle changes and challenges;
• Turn milk into ice cream in Maya’s Mysteries;
• Learn answers to kids’ questions about space from NASA astronaut Dr. Don Pettit and our STEM Education Advisor, Dr. Steve Scotti;
• Get to know Eric Harper, who wants his music to bring us closer to God.

Brilliant Star: Better Together

Brilliant Star: Better Together, Vol. 51, No. 6. This issue empowers kids to build strong friendships through these activities and more:

• Explore the ingredients needed for successful collaboration;
• Find out how Bahá’u’lláh helped a kid in the mountains;
• Make a treasure box for a pal in Nur’s Nook;
• Discover how ‘Abdu’l-Bahá encouraged people to be their true selves;
• Draw yourself doing something that makes your spirit shine;
• Quiz yourself on how well you stay in touch with friends;
• Learn what kids around the world have to say about friendship;
• Practice what you would say when you and a friend disagree;
• Get to know Roman Orona, an Indigenous artist and performer who inspires us to remember how we’re all connected.

Brilliant Star: Be a Candle

Brilliant Star: Be a Candle, Vol. 51, No. 4. This issue honors the life and example of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and encourages kids to consider how they can be of service to others. It includes these engaging stories and activities:

• Explore the life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, which was dedicated to serving humanity and the Bahá’í Faith;
• Invite friends and family to take on a two-week service challenge;
• Discover puzzles and activities that inspire you to put kindness into action;
• Quiz yourself on how well you listen to yourself and others;
• Create a cactus garden gift to celebrate resilience;
• Find out how Bahá’ís created the first race amity convention in 1921;
• Interview people you admire about how and why they serve humanity;
• Get to know Ridvan Foxhall, who empowers kids to express their virtues and cultures onstage and in their communities.

No matter where your strengths and interests lie, your acts of kindness can be candles that light up our world!

Brilliant Star: One Garden

Brilliant Star: One Garden, Vol. 52, No. 1. This issue focuses on appreciating diversity and fostering unity among diverse people. Compelling content includes:

• Find out how Bahá’u’lláh transformed one man’s prejudice into love;
• Learn how ‘Abdu’l-Bahá treasured unity among people of different races;
• Explore diversity in nature with Maya’s bingo game;
• Create your passport for world citizenship;
• Craft a cool place for diverse birds to grab a snack;
• Quiz yourself on how you embrace a variety of cultures and backgrounds;
• Find out kids’ ideas for stopping prejudice and racism and staying hopeful;
• Discover how seeing the Earth from space changes an astronaut’s perspective;
• Choose someone you’d like to know better and conduct your own “Stargazer” interview.

Brilliant Star: Harmony With Nature

Brilliant Star: Harmony with Nature, Vol. 52, No. 2. In this issue, explore humanity’s relationship with Earth and what we can do to protect our amazing home.

• Discover how Bahá’u’lláh transformed ‘Akká and Shoghi Effendi beautified Bahjí;
• Exercise your creativity to craft a floating sailboat;
• Quiz yourself on your planet-saving skills;
• Learn how Ojibwe leader Nick Hockings shared respect for nature;
• Follow Maya’s lead and take an Earth-friendly challenge;
• Draw your vision for the future inspired by Bahá’í environmentalist Richard St. Barbe Baker;
• Explore the wonders of nature with fun puzzles and activities;
• Check out ideas and actions from kids around the world who are helping Earth;
• Learn about climate change’s impact from our STEM Education Advisor, Dr. Steve Scotti;
• Get to know Dr. Gary Reusche, who empowers kids at his camp in Ukraine.

Brilliant Star: Thirst to Learn

Brilliant Star: Thirst to Learn, Vol. 52, No. 3. This issue helps kids develop skills they need for happy, healthy lives through a variety of activities and more.

Brilliant Star: Soaring With Unity

Brilliant Star: Soaring with Unity, Vol. 52, No. 4. This issue focuses on strengthening bonds of unity with your family and community through a wide variety of activities.

Brilliant Star: Wings of Equality This issue of Brilliant Star invites kids to explore gender equality, stereotypes, and social justice.