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The Notable
Social Studies Trade Books for Young People is an annual project
of the National (Canadian) Council for the Social Studies
(NCSS) and the Children's Book Council. This bibliography features
K-12 annotated titles published in the previous calendar year,
selected by a book review committee appointed by the NCSS.
An annual reading
list of exceptional books for use in social studies classrooms,
selected by social studies educators has been released for 2019. This
list is extensive, and includes books on alternative lifestyles,
discrimination, notable people in history and more. You will find the
list here.
What we found
interesting is that several of these books focused on Islamic themes
and traditions. One particular book that stood out was a book
called Ramadan,
The Holy Month of Fasting by Ausma Zehanat Khan.
The introduction to
this book is as follows:
"The month of Ramadan offers the opportunity to
improve one's personal and spiritual behavior. By focusing on positive
thoughts and actions, Muslims build a closer connection with God and
come away from the month feeling spiritually renewed. Ramadan: The
Holy Month of Fasting explores the richness and diversity of the
Islamic tradition by focusing on an event of great spiritual
significance and beauty in the lives of Muslims. Rich with personal
stories and stunning photographs, Ramadan demystifies the
traditions and emphasizes the importance of diversity in a world where
Islamophobia is on the rise."
Not only is this book
teaching about Islamic tradition in the classroom setting, it is being
used to teach about and fight against Islamophobia by teaching the
'positive' aspects of Ramadan.
Ramadan Arabic: رمضان is
the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is
observed by Muslims worldwide as a month
of fasting(Sawm) to commemorate the first revelation of the
Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This annual
observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The
month lasts 29–30 days based on the visual sightings of
the crescent moon, according to numerous biographical accounts
compiled in the hadiths.
Indoctrination of
Canadian school children on the most important festival of the Islamic
calendar, as well has warning about 'Islamophobia' is concerning
indeed.
Note: There are no
other religious books included in the recommended list.
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