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Zanjan (A Graphic Novel) is a rich fictional work that is based on actual events from one of the many dramatic episodes surrounding the emergence of the Baha'i Faith in mid-nineteenth century Persia. In this story, Navid has been trained from an early age to join the elite, but everything he learns only leads him to more questions. Zanjan is written by Aaron Emmel and illustrated by C. Aaron Kreader.

To view the video which introduces Zanjan and includes illustrations from the book, click on the product.

Diamonds in the Rough

The story of a group of friends who discover what it means to live out one's faith in action and service to the community and come to understand that they themselves can be important agents of change in the world.

Discovering the Moon

Discovering the Moon is the story of a soon-to-be fifteen-year-old girl as she explores what it means to be in charge of her own spiritual destiny by having deep spiritual conversations with her loving family members. Author Jacqueline Mehrabi invites readers into Fern’s world to ponder deep questions about what it means to grow up and grapple with one’s spiritual existence.

Discovering the Sun

Fern has grown up on the remote Orkney Islands of northern Scotland, and is preparing to leave home for the first time to attend boarding school. Faced with the prospect of being away from the familiarity of her loving family, she is apprehensive about what lies ahead. As a member of the Bahá’í Faith who recently turned fifteen, Fern is also preparing to take part in her first nineteen-day Bahá’í Fast.

Concerned, at first, that she will be an outsider because of her Faith, Fern soon makes friends with a number of classmates and discovers that she is not the only one who comes from a slightly different background.

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Spirit Within Club

By Sahar Sabati

When ten-year-old friends set up an after-school club so they can hang out together more often, they don't expect to be able to solve their problems at school. But when they tap into the spirit within them, they and their friends discover that they have the power to make the world a better place.

Discovering the Sea

Discovering the Sea is the story of Fern, a sixteen-year-old girl, who is home for the summer after completing her first year of boarding school, and intent on exploring the concept of the Covenant of God. Through discussions with friends and family members, Fern learns about the Bahá’í concept of the Covenant as an agreement between God and mankind in which God promises never to leave us alone without guidance. Fern discusses the religions of the past, and the ways in which disunity seemed to arise among their followers after the passing of the Prophets and Founders of the religions. With the help of her family members and friends, Fern studies the wills of Bahá’u’lláh, the Prophet and Founder of the Bahá’í Faith, and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, the eldest son and appointed successor of Bahá’u’lláh, and comes to appreciate the unique and significant Covenant made between Bahá’u’lláh and His followers.

Healing Hasan’s Heart

A coming-of-age story that finds thirteen-year-old Hasan dealing with a tragic event and exploring his own identity and place in the world.

Imperfect Pilgrim and One Summer (Originally $12)

Although it is a story of love, sacrifice, detachment and service for the younger generation, it is a beautiful and inspirational book for all those who plan to go on pilgrimage.

Baha’i Pilgrimage, A Family Guide and Journal

A fun and informative guide for families preparing to go on Bahá’í Pilgrimage.

Valiant Horsemen of the Merciful

This book is the second in the series Companions of the Crimson Ark which tells the dramatic stories of some of women and men, young and old, who, in the time of Bahá’u’lláh and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, entered the Cause of God and, despite many difficulties and hardships, served it until the end of their lives.

It introduces us to the martyrs Varqá and Rúhu’lláh; to Mullá ‘Alí Ján and his wife ‘Alavíyyih; and to Mihrabán, the courageous Zoroastrian boy who saved the lives of two Bahá’í pilgrims.

Pass It On Service Journal

A journal with prompts and spaces for thinking about and recording service projects. This service journal encourages everyone to challenge themselves in doing creative and heartfelt services for others.

Robert Sengstacke Abbott: A Man, a Paper, and a Parade

Robert Sengstacke Abbott (1870-1940) was an influential African American who founded the newspaper The Chicago Defender in 1905, one of the first newspapers written for the African American community. Through the newspaper Abbott strongly encouraged African Americans living in the South to move north. Abbott was instrumental in organizing the Bud Billiken Parade. Abbott became involved in the Bahá’í community late in his life, attracted to the teachings on religious and racial unity. This is the first book in the Change Maker Series, highlighting people connected with the Bahá’í Faith who worked to bring about social change.