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Amethel Parel-Sewell EDITOR/CREATIVE DIRECTOR C. Aaron Kreader DESIGNER/ILLUSTRATOR Bahá’u’lláh’s Life: Mission of Peace am4 He faced prejudice with faith and courage. Amy Renshaw SENIOR EDITOR Susan Engle ASSOCIATE EDITOR Annie Reneau ASSISTANT EDITOR Nur’s Nook Foad Ghorbani PRODUCTION ASSISTANT 6 Make a string of stars to celebrate diversity. MANY THANKS TO OUR CONTRIBUTORS: Amia Allmart • Brian Beasley • Haley Berkowitz Lisa Blecker • Dr. Robert Bullard • Johnny Cornyn Maya’s Mysteries Francisco Cotto • Darlene Gait • Andrea Hope Nadia Khazei • Lyla Kitchens • Danny Lapidus 10 There may be 100 million species on Earth! Jhian Mahboubi • Doug Marshall • Jim Neeb Eliana Paik • Lucia Pane • Kai Parel-Sewell Paz Parel-Sewell • Layli Phillips • Donna Price We Are One Dr. Stephen Scotti • Haley-Grace Wu • Arshan Lee Yeganegi 11 Explore and care for the place we all call home. ART AND PHOTO CREDITS Original illustrations by C. Aaron Kreader, unless noted By Lisa Blecker: Photos for pp. 6-7; Watercolor for p. 10; Radiant Stars Inking and watercolor for p. 27 By Foad Ghorbani: Art for p. 18 12 Get to know kids who shine, like you. Historical photos courtesy National Bahá’í Archives, unless noted

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Brilliant Star empowers kids to explore their roles as world citizens. Inspired by the principles of peace and unity in the Bahá’í Faith, we encourage readers Shining Lamp: Elsie Austin to use their virtues to make the world a better place. 26 She stood for truth and justice throughout her life. The Bahá’í Faith is the second most widespread religion in the world, with over five million Bahá’ís. It was founded by the Prophet Bahá’u’lláh (“Glory Cosmo’s Corner of God” in Arabic) in 1863. Bahá’u’lláh taught that all people are part of one human family, and all 28 A crossword and more from our favorite chameleon religions come from one God. Bahá’u’lláh’s eldest son, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, interpreted His teachings and led the Bahá’í community after Bahá’u’lláh’s passing. aMAZEing ADVENTURE Today, Bahá’ís work to bring love and justice to the 29 Find your way to the Lighthouse of Hope. Geometric stars by Markovka world, and end prejudice and discrimination of all kinds.

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Clash at the Monster Bash 3 Can these creatures cooperate? DEAR FRIENDS, Hats Off to You 8 What do hats reveal about us? When you look at the people around you, what do you see? Of the billions of humans on Earth, no one 9 Coding with C0D1: Party Time is exactly like another. We have different cultures, Try your skills at computer coding. appearances, beliefs, and experiences—yet we are all members of one human family. What Do You Say? 16 How do you speak up for justice? Our diversity can sometimes lead to conflict, but it’s also what makes Earth a vibrant place. When Silent Storytellers we look at each other through lenses of love, we can 17 Show your family stories with a totem pole. celebrate our differences and enjoy everyone’s unique contributions to our global home. Do You Believe in Equality for All? In this issue of Brilliant Star, explore 18 Take a quiz and see where you stand. the power of unity. Quiz yourself on equality and discover the beauty of biodiversity. Aw, Rats! 19 Watch for prejudice and sniff out the truth. Stretch your taste buds with delicious flavors from around the world. Meet C0D1, Bridges of Kindness our new computer coding character. Create a 21 Connect with others to help unite the world. string of stars to celebrate unity in diversity. Find out how Elsie Austin stood up for fairness as Zeke and Rhombus: Planets at Peace a youth. And get to know Jamey Heath, a musician 25 Finding unity in the universe with a passion for bringing people together. When we focus on our oneness, our differences One Peaceful Home 27 A prayer to memorize for Earth simply add color and joy to our human family portrait. So get closer, smile, and say, “UNITY!”

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2 V OL. 48, NO. 2 www.brilliantstarmagazine.org Clash at the Monster Bash “The shining spark of truth cometh forth only after the clash of differing opinions.” —‘Abdu’l-Bahá

aking group decisions can be tricky. all have different ideas, and sometimes they may clash. Sometimes it hums along smoothly. Other That’s okay. But if we let negativity or selfishness rule M times, everyone’s angry opinions make a the conversation, we only get clamor and disunity. If racket, and it turns into mayhem. we all share our thoughts with courtesy and honesty, we When we consult with others, “monsters” such as can find a peaceful solution. anger and fear can get in the way. So try to keep an When we respect everyone and tame our inner open mind, and bring your best self to the stage. We monsters, our ideas can blend in harmony.

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Bahá’u’lláh’s Life: Mission of Peace A Brief Timeline Champion of Oneness The Life of hroughout His life, Bahá’u’lláh Bahá’u’lláh endured prejudice and persecution. The highlighted Still, He shared His vision for peace area marks the time in which this story Tand unity on Earth. takes place. As a young man in Tihrán, Persia (now Iran), Bahá’u’lláh was a follower of the Báb, a Messenger of God who taught that another Messenger would appear to 1817 November 12 Birth of Bahá’u’lláh bring an age of peace. Bahá’u’lláh shared in Tihrán, Iran the Báb’s message with others, and many 1844 became Bábís. At this mosque in Amul, Iran, Bahá’u’lláh was arrested Recognizes the Báb as Thousands embraced the Bábí Faith and beaten in 1848 for being a follower of the Báb. a new Messenger of God across the land. But Muslim clergy and 1852 authorities felt threatened by the new Imprisonment in the “Black Pit” of Tihrán faith. Many Bábís were fiercely attacked. Bahá’u’lláh taught others a prayer that In northern Iran, 313 Bábís were forced they repeated through the night. One 1853–1863 Exile in Baghdád, Iraq. to defend themselves from government row would chant, “God is sufficient unto From 1854–1856, He soldiers at the shrine of Shaykh Tabarsí. me; He verily is the All-sufficing!” The goes into the mountains Bahá’u’lláh and some companions facing row would answer, “In Him let to pray in solitude. attempted to bring supplies to the Bábís the trusting trust.” 1863 April 22 there in December 1848. The group was One night in a dream, Bahá’u’lláh Declares Divine Mission as Prophet-Founder arrested by guards. When Bahá’u’lláh heard these words: “Verily, We shall of the Bahá’í Faith asked to be punished in place of those render Thee victorious by Thyself and 1863–1868 with Him, He was tortured by having the by Thy Pen. Grieve Thou not for what Exile in Constantinople soles of His feet beaten with a rod. hath befallen Thee, neither be Thou (Istanbul), then Adrianople (Edirne), Turkey. Begins Over eight months, the Bábís survived afraid, for Thou art in safety.” After four writing letters to kings attacks by 12,000 soldiers. Finally, the long months, He was released, but He and rulers in 1867, urging world unity army deviously proposed a truce. When and His family were exiled from Iran to the Bábís trustingly left the shrine, they Baghdád, Iraq. 1868 were massacred. Bahá’u’lláh inspired the Bábí Last exile, to prison- city of ‘Akká, Israel The Báb Himself was martyred by a community in Baghdád and revealed firing squad in Shíráz in 1850. In spite of sacred writings. In 1863, He announced 1877 Finally free to live in danger, Bahá’u’lláh and others continued the joyous news that He was the countryside homes to support the Bábí Faith and its followers Messenger of God promised by the Báb. of Mazra‘ih and then Bahjí, outside ‘Akká in both Iran and Iraq. His followers became known as Bahá’ís. 1892 May 29 In 1852, Bahá’u’lláh was chained to Bahá’u’lláh and His family were banished Bahá’u’lláh passes 1892 May 29 other Bábís and imprisoned in a foul to Turkey, then sent to the prison-city of Bahá’u’lláhaway at passes Bahjí. away at Bahjí. dungeon in Tihrán known as the “Black ‘Akká, in Israel. Though He faced injustice, Pit.” Each day, a Bábí was taken out and Bahá’u’lláh focused on helping the world executed. In the icy darkness and filth, and promoting harmony.

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“Dedicate the precious days of your lives to the betterment of the world . . .” — Bahá’u’lláh

He wrote to kings and leaders, advising The Shrine of them to end war and treat people fairly. Bahá’u’lláh, located Toward the end of His life, Bahá’u’lláh near ‘Akká, Israel, met a British scholar, Edward G. Browne, is considered the the only Westerner known to have visited holiest spot on Him. Bahá’u’lláh told him, “These fruitless Earth to Bahá’ís. strifes, these ruinous wars shall pass away, and the ‘Most Great Peace’ shall come . . .”

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ANSWER ON PAGE 28 Photos © Bahá’í International Community V OL. 48, NO. 2 5 Create a String of Stars “Ye must shine as stars radiating the light of love toward all mankind.” —‘Abdu’l-Bahá

can influence how a star’s color appears on Earth, our id you know that stars in the sky can appear to cultural background can affect how we look, our interests, be almost any color of the rainbow? The star’s and how we express ourselves. By showing respect and Dtemperature gives it its color. Hotter stars appear appreciation for people who are different from us, we blue, and cooler stars are red. can illuminate the whole earth. Like stars, our humanity shines in many ways. From Create a string of stars to celebrate diversity in our diverse skin tones, to how we dress, to our varied your community. Use it to decorate your celebrations strengths, each of us is part of the vibrant spectrum of and events. people. And just as water, air, and dust in the atmosphere You'll Need • five 3 ½" (8.9 cm) square sheets

colorful paper • five 3 ½" (8.9 cm) square sheets of thin cardboard from empty food boxes • tacky glue • 3 ¼" (8.3 cm) round cup for tracing • pencil • scissors Check out my star designs! • ruler • colorful yarn or string

1 Glue one paper to a piece of cardboard. Place cup on board. 3 On back, number each cut, 1–20. Trace cup with pencil and cut circle out.

2 Draw 20 lines, each ¼" (.6 cm) long, spaced evenly, approximately ½" (1.3 cm) apart along circle’s edge. Cut along lines.

6 V OL. 48, NO. 2 4 Put string in Cut 1, so its end is at back of circle.

8 Create four diverse stars by using one or two 5 To make star shape, pull string down front of circle string layers, different paper and string colors, and into Cut 10. Then pull it up along back and through and by starting at the front or back of circle. Cut 2. Pull it down front through Cut 11 and up the Try a circle with 10 evenly spaced cuts about back through Cut 3. Continue around circle twice. 1" (2.5 cm) apart, putting string into Cut 1 and Cut 5 first. You'll Need

6 Trim and secure yarn ends with glue.

9 Knot a 6" (15.2 cm) piece of string to top of each star. Knot each string’s end to 5 ft. (1.5 m) 7 Optional: Repeat steps 4–6, but start with string’s string, spacing stars evenly. Trim knotted ends end on the front side of Cut 1, and go along back and hang up your string of stars! side into Cut 10, then along front into Cut 2, etc.

V OL. 48, NO. 2 7 Hats Off to You “Let us look . . . at the beauty in diversity.” — ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

rom our head to our feet, we are unique individuals what they wear. Hats are a fun form of cultural Fwith our own style. We’re also part of different expression. They can reveal a person’s nationality, job, cultures with traditions and ways of life. This diversity interests, religion, or family role. makes the the world fascinating and enjoyable. Explore hats around the world. Read each hat’s clue, People share who they are in various ways, including then match it with the country where it can be found.

I come from I protect people from a country 2 I’m worn on 3 the largest sun and RAIN in my country known for 1 NON on the South China Sea. bagpipe STRAW HAT island in the music. TAM O' SHANTER Caribbean Sea.

5 I come from the largest I’m often woven from country on Earth. bamboo and palm leaves USHANKA 6 in my country, which has the world’s second- CHULLO largest population. 4 Fathers usually JAAPI knit a child’s first chullo in my country, near Chile.

7 Women in the mountains wear INDIA AKHA HEADDRESS me every day in my country, 8 SCOTLAND PERU where the capital is Bangkok. KALPAK RUSSIA CUBA THAILAND I’m shaped like one of the many mountains KYRGYZSTAN in my landlocked VIETNAM country near China.

8 V OL. 48, NO. 2 ANSWERS ON PAGE 28 CODING WITH C0D1: PARTY TIME

Hi, I’m C0D1! Avoid bugs I can’t go on the Write 4 programs L = Turn left and obstacles! same square below to guide R = Turn right Tables and the more than once. me on the most F__F_ = = Move Move forward forward__sqaces_ squares RecycleRecyle BinBin areare efficient path. not obstacles. There’s a blank for each step. Use these commands: So to go from Start to the Recycle Bin, my program would be: R, F4, L, F2.

love helping humans get I more data about how TABLE 2 computers work. There are tons STARTSTART of different kinds of computers all around us. They’re in phones, watches, game consoles, music players, and cars. But they all SUPPLY TABLE work with programs: step- by-step lists of instructions. The steps in a computer program are called code, like a secret code. Writing programs, or coding, is an awesome skill to learn. The goal is to list each small step a computer will take RECYCLE BIN to do a job correctly. At the Friendship Center, I’m about to put games and snacks on the tables for a party. You can help by writing my code. Try it out, and have fun! TABLE 3

4 PLAY IT LIVE! 1 2 3 Table 3 to Start to Supply Table to Table 2: Recycle Bin: Play the coding game in Supply Table: Table 2 to Table 3: person. Write a code for a friend to get around your yard or a park while avoiding obstacles. Instead of squares, count long strides. Have a friend read the code aloud as the first person follows it (e.g., F3, R, F2). Did you get the code right?

ANSWERS ON PAGE 28 V OL. 48, NO. 2 9 Diversity is good for people—and the planet.

“Every created thing in the whole universe is but a door leading into His knowledge . . .” —Bahá’u’lláh WILD FOR NATURE’S DIVERSITY

cience is like a treasure hunt. There are so many Some places have an amazing number of species. But awesome things to discover! Scientists have many of their habitats are threatened by climate change S listed about 1.5 million species of plants and and other problems. The more we find out about animals on Earth. But we really have no idea how species and ecosystems, the better chance we have many there are. There could be 100 million! of protecting animals and plants from going extinct. I’m doing a science project about biodiversity I’d love to visit all of these places around the —the variety of life—in different parts of the world. world and find even more species.

BIO MATCH

Check out these clues about biodiversity, and match them to their locations.

1 About 90% of the plants and animals on this 5 This land, east of Africa, is 95% desert, African island are found nowhere else—including but has 2,250 species of flowering plants. the critically endangered silky sifaka lemur. Hundreds are used for medicine or food.

2 The world’s largest rainforest, home to at least 6 Over 80% of the plants, mammals, reptiles, and 10% of all species, is mostly in this South frogs on this island nation are found nowhere American country. else, including the koala and the platypus.

3 This island is 85% ice-covered, but it has the 7 This island chain west of Ecuador is home to world’s largest national park, with walruses penguins and tropical animals, including 11 species and snowy owls. of giant tortoise, which live 100–150 years.

4 This state is home to about 20% of the world’s 8 Forests cover over half of this country on the bald eagles and three kinds of bears: black, South China Sea, which has sun bears, wild brown, and polar. pigs, tigers, and orangutans.

Brazil Greenland Galapagos Alaska, U.S. Islands

Australia Malaysia Madagascar Saudi Arabia

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“All the members of this endless universe are linked one to another.” —Bahá’í Writings

EARTH-SAVING TIP WOW, REALLY?

Gaze at the stars from Gondwana Rainforest, your home. Pitch a tent in Eastern Australia, in your yard, have a cookout, tell contains plants that stories, and have been mostly OUR CONNECTIONS read Brilliant unchanged for over Star with a Did you know that 25% of flashlight. 100 million years. marine species can be found on coral reefs? Corals are living creatures that are mostly in PROTECTING OUR PLANET tropical waters. Hundreds of millions of people rely on coral reefs for their food supply, Dr. Robert Bullard is known as the livelihood, or protection from strong ocean “father of environmental justice.” He’s waves. Scientists have also discovered coral stood up against racism in environmental organisms that can be used to treat serious policies that cause more pollution and illnesses. Coral reefs are threatened by pollution, other problems in poor communities. He climate change, and overfishing. These says, “Environmental justice is a civil magnificent resources need our protection. rights and a human rights issue.”

WHERE IN THE WORLD? AMAZING ANIMALS

This European capital, named after a dam on the Amstel River, Adult kangaroos hop across the Australian outback has more than 160 human-made canals. It’s one of the most in 30-foot (9 m) leaps. A young joey stays in the bicycle-friendly cities, with more bikes than people. It’s known pouch for 7–11 months. Kangaroos, wallabies, for its art and history, with over 50 museums. Unscramble the and koalas all develop in pouches. Fill in the letters to find its name: blanks to find a word that describes these animals.

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Images: Turtle by Khoroshunova Olga, telescope by Vadim Sadovski, V OL. 48, NO. 2 Dr. Bullard by Texas Southern University, city by photo.ua, animals by K.A. Willis 11 Lyla K. Age: 11

I live in: Maine, U.S.

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Broadway performer NT I This career interests DS A me because:

RA I love to sing, dance, and act. Humanity as one S Virtue I admire most: family means: R Integrity That we are all equal, and no one thinks more Favorite Bahá’í activities: of themselves than A Children’s class, Green T anyone else. Acre [Bahá’í School], prayers I handle bullying or prejudice by: Getting to know kids who shine Places I’d love to visit: Tell someone who you Haifa [Israel], Iceland trust to help and try to Favorite animal or pet: stop it, and find out why Connect with kids around the world! Humpback whales, Olive [the] person is doing it. How are they like you? How are they (my boxer dog), falcons, It’s important to have different? Each of us has a unique Onyx (my cat) diverse friends: I like to help people by: So you get the idea story to tell. What’s yours? Inspir[ing] women that there are different to think better of ways of belief other themselves than your own.

Amia A. Favorite Bahá’í activities: Age: 12 What I liked best in my travels: Ayyám-i-Há* celebrations Seeing how people learn and jr. youth groups I live in: Illinois, U.S. different things in other A hero or role model: I want to be: cultures, or . . . how Mary Anning, because An artist or art teacher people have different she found an entire This career interests me foods, or handle the ichthyosaurus on a cliff because: different plants during a time when it that grow . . . I love doing art and was not proper for I love to teach people! Humanity as one family means: ladies to hunt for Nadia K. To have your love dinosaurs or fossils. Virtue I admire most: Age: 11 Love spread to everyone As a world leader, I would around you . . . I live in: California, U.S. Hobbies or sports: stop prejudice by: Drawing, writing As a world leader, I would I want to be: Stop[ping] segrega- stories, and making stop prejudice by: A chemist, a paleon- tion between different little videos Making a speech . . . tologist, or a geologist cultures and races and Everyone is full of light, This career interests would try to promote A hero or role model: love, and courage. world peace . . . Malala [Yousafzai] me because: I love science, dinosaurs, It’s important to have I like to help people by: and gemstones. diverse friends: Help[ing] them get Virtue I admire most: So you can open your through troubles Kindness mind to other cultures or worries . . . and experience a world I handle bullying or prejudice by: Place I’d love to visit: unlike your own, as Respond[ing] to them, Paris, France well as learning more not by being mean, but A favorite food: about people around just having strong words. Pasta the globe.

V OL. 48, NO. 2 *Ayyám-i-Há is February 25–28 in 2017, days of hospitality, 12 charity, gift giving, and preparing for the Bahá’í Fast.

Haley-Grace W. “God has crowned you with honor and Age: 10 Hobbies or sports: in your hearts has He set a radiant star; Horseback riding, art, I live in: Indiana, U.S. kung fu, and swimming verily the light thereof shall brighten I want to be: Place I’d love to visit: the whole world!” — ‘Abdu’l-Bahá Probably a horse trainer The Bahamas Virtues I admire most: A hero or role model: Honesty and kindness Mom and Daddy Jhian M. I like to help people by: What I liked best in my travels: Age: 10 Helping them get a I lived in Australia for a task done . . . I live in: British Columbia, while. I like the people Canada Favorite Bahá’í activities: there and how different I want to be: Biologist Bahá’í summer school it was from America. It Humanity as one family [is] nice to have a Bahá’í This career interests me means: community that [is] because: Then there’s no more across the world. I’m interested in Place I’d love to visit: wars, and everyone animals and plants. The Arctic. I’d like to [is] happy. And even if Virtue I admire most: see different species there’s disagreement, Kindness and animals [and] to we’ll come back to- Hobbies or sports: observe their habitats. gether. We’re already Taekwondo, golf, A favorite book: one family, just most of soccer, reading Gulliver’s Travels us don’t realize it yet. Favorite Bahá’í activity: A hero or role model: As a world leader, I would Ayyám-i-Há My dad stop prejudice by: Make it against the law What I liked best in my travels: I handle bullying or I went to a Bahá’í prejudice by: Conference in Arizona, I’ll try to stop them by and what I liked the talking to them and Arshan Y. most about it is that I cooling them down. Age: 9 A favorite food: made new friends. Humanity as one family Fish curry with flatbread I live in: It’s important to have means: Western Australia Humanity as one family diverse friends: If this happens, it means: To learn about their means that humanity I want to be: Zoologist Everyone loves and culture and backgrounds achieved world peace. This career interests me respects one another, because: no matter [what their] I love animals. race, beliefs, and culture. Virtue I admire most: What I liked best in How to be a Radiant Star: Respect my travels: If you’re age 7-14, go to www.brilliantstarmagazine.org I have visited Malaysia 1.1. If you’re age 7–14, go to www.brilliantstarmagazine.org. Hobbies or sports: Fromand choose the top “Explore,” menu, choose then “Discover.” “Bahá’ís & ThenFriends click in “Become Ac- Drawing, writing, many times, as my grandparents live there, ation,” Radiant then Star “Radiant or Trailblazer,” Stars.” Click and “Apply fill out Now”the form. and Or soccer, and Australian e-mailfill out us the at [email protected]. Or e-mail us at Include [email protected]. your name, age, football and I enjoy the diversity of people . . . [and] the birthInclude date, your mailing name, address, age, birth and date, phone mailing number. address, Favorite Bahá’í activities: amazing . . . food . . . and phone number. Studying about the 2. When it’s your turn to shine, we’ll send you questions Bahá’í Faith and virtues 2.and When a form it’s your for you turn and to shine, your parentswe’ll send to sign.you questions and a form for you and your parents to sign. in children’s class 3. Answer the questions and send them to us with Places I’d love to visit: 3.the Answer signed the form, questions along withand sendat least them two to good- us with Iran and China quality,the signed close-up form, photographs along with at of least your twosmiling good- face.quality, Photos close-up should photographs be in sharp focus of your and smiling show I like to help people by: yourface. eyes Photos clearly. should Please be in don’t sharp send focus color and copies, show Making them happy low-resolutionyour eyes clearly. digital Please images, don’t or send copyright- color copies, A hero or role model: protectedlow-resolution images digital (like school images, portraits). or copyright- My grandparents protected images (like school portraits). V OL. 48, NO. 2 13 LIGHTNING & LUNA Disturbing Distractions BA XTER AND BRIDGET #6956

After school . . . I thought you got new I did, but you can’t advance in the new Yikes! are they ok? clothes on Monday . . . Mirror Me game unless you post pics and Wednesday. of fab new outfits. I got 640 likes!

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learn more about Lightning & Luna at www.brilliantstarmagazine.org V OL. 48, NO. 2 15 ? ?? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? do Say ? ? ? What You? ? ? ?

hen someone speaks unkindly, it can be hard to looks or culture, without getting to know them, that’s prejudice. Wknow what to say. How do you stand up for justice Sometimes it even leads to conflicts, violence, or war. without being mean? What words might help the person It takes courage to speak up. But if you stay silent, become more open-minded instead of angry? unfair ideas can spread. Check out these situations. How If people make judgments about others based on their would you respond to prejudice?

Look, Corbin's taking yoga. That’s for girls! Guys and girls Guys and girls can both learn can like the same yoga. It takes stuff. Lots of male strength and or athletes do yoga. flexibility.

write what you would say:

Religion doesn’t make Why does God doesn’t cause war There’s a lot of any sense. It leads to God let or and fighting. People do. suffering in the fighting and wars. bad things Prejudice leads to lots world, but praying happen? SPECIAL of problems. Religion and kindness can help REP ORT: can help us get along. people live in peace. DOES RELIGION write what you would say: CAUSE

That weird girl with the crutches is looking this way. Don’t let her sit here. She’s in my art class. Let’s get to She’s cool. She can or know her. She sit here if she wants. seems nice.

write what you would say:

16 V OL. 48, NO. 2 Silent Storytellers

hen you think of your family, what images come salmon eggs. The figures on a pole have meanings that to mind? Your favorite trips together? Your vary with different tribes. An animal may represent a W holiday traditions? Your family pets? family’s clan. A person with outstretched hands can be American Indians in the U.S. and First Nations a sign of welcome and peace. A raven might symbolize cultures in Canada tell family stories with totem poles. the Creator, while a wolf may stand for family unity. Cedar logs carved with animals and people represent Today, modern carvers continue to create these tribes, families, or legends. majestic, colorful works of art. Many stand in parks, In the past, artists used handmade tools and natural villages, and museums, honored as symbols of a paints made from things such as minerals, shells, and rich heritage.

What stories would you tell on your totem pole? Think about symbols that represent your family, and create your own family totem pole here.

V OL. 48, NO. 2 17 Do You Believe in Equality for All? “Women and men have been and will always be equal in the sight of God.” —Bahá’u’lláh

ave you ever been teased or bullied for being a certain people. The truth is that there are lots of wonderful ways to way, because you’re a girl or a boy? For example, girls express yourself, whether you’re a girl or a boy. Hmay be expected to enjoy dancing or cooking more than Sadly, many girls and women are denied the same sports or robots. Boys might be expected to like science chances that boys and men have to go to school, get a job, more than sewing. earn fair pay, and other basic rights. But the Bahá’í Faith The idea that girls should act one way and boys another teaches that women and men are equal. Both genders need is a stereotype —an unfair assumption about a group of strength and respect to help create a peaceful world.

Do you stand up for equality? Choose your answers, then add up your points.

1 I compliment friends about their 10 I keep an open mind and don’t judge accomplishments and virtues, not just people based on their looks, speech, how they look or what they wear. clothing, or gender. Often = 3 • Sometimes = 2 • Rarely = 1 Often = 3 • Sometimes = 2 • Rarely = 1 EQUAL RIGHTS FOR WOMEN AND MEN 2 I support friends in their goals and 11 I choose books, clothes, and games hobbies, even if they like to do things that I like, even if they’re not what’s that are unusual for their gender. expected for my gender. 6 I notice gender stereotypes in the Often = 3 • Sometimes = 2 • Rarely = 1 Often = 3 • Sometimes = 2 • Rarely = 1 media, and I think about them. 3 I avoid making comments that put Often = 3 • Sometimes = 2 • Rarely = 1 12 I like books and movies with heroic, down either girls or boys as a group. strong, interesting characters—it Often = 3 • Sometimes = 2 • Rarely = 1 7 I admire role models based on their doesn’t matter if they’re female or male. virtues and strengths, whether Often = 3 • Sometimes = 2 • Rarely = 1 4 I’m open to learning skills that aren’t they’re female or male. expected for my gender (such as Often = 3 • Sometimes = 2 • Rarely = 1 building for girls or knitting for boys). Often = 3 • Sometimes = 2 • Rarely = 1 8 I speak up when I notice any group of people being 5 When I hear about an issue of gender treated unfairly. equality in the world today, or in Often = 3 • Sometimes = 2 • Rarely = 1 history, I try to learn more about it. Often = 3 • Sometimes = 2 • Rarely = 1 9 I have a mix of friends from both genders. Often = 3 • Sometimes = 2 • Rarely = 1

My Total Score:

36–29 points: You’re a champ at 28–21 points: You’re doing a good job 20–12 points: You’re learning about focusing on fairness and equality for both of promoting equality. Look for ways you equality, but you could focus on it more. girls and boys. Keep up the good work! can speak up even more. Choose a tip from the quiz to work on.

18 V OL. 48, NO. 2 UNDERSTANDING AW, RATS!

hen you think of rats, what comes to mind? how others feel. Scientists have found that if a fellow rat is W Sneaky, creepy pests? “You dirty rat!” is a trapped, a free rat will figure out how to rescue it. Often, the well-known insult. But while wild rats can carry diseases rescuer will even postpone grabbing a tempting treat like that are harmful to humans, we can’t assume that all are chocolate. And they’ll share the chocolate afterward! dangerous. Many rats are actually clean, intelligent, and Rats show us that prejudices can color our judgment. social animals. We need to be fair and sniff out the truth. Empathy opens Rats even seem to show empathy—understanding the door to true connection and understanding.

Find words about ending prejudice and building OPENNESS empathy. Look for words going forward, backward, up, down, or diagonally.

S K R B X F Z W H T M K Z K K H S P W H J I U L I W B C R R CARING A G E N O P E N N E S S V T V R G C N O B R D G G B I V G S FAIRNESS KINDNESS I N N S L I F E K I T I U R C N I A S H U S R S B Z L T A K G N T E L U F S T P M P R C Y M E P N B W E T A E E I U E Q Y T E D F N M A H P N C S Q M THOUGHTFULNESS A S C N R H P N A G M J T U P S I C I H D A D I I U O L A N EQUALITY P L A K U O T I A I Y O C L H GRACE M F L E Z N H N H K V K H I F COMPASSION H Y C J O O Y G K E F D R T P C D X N A R T B N D S G V Y X TRUST RESPECT LISTENING

LOVE EMPATHY MINDFULNESS ACCEPTANCE SHARING

V OL. 48, NO. 2 19 RILEY’S RAINFOREST

“Send down . . . from the clouds of Thy mercy the rains of Thy healing . . .” —Bahá’u’lláh Explore & Soar: Yummy Almond Butter and Apple Wraps

Eat Locally, Taste Globally By Andrea Hope

ave you ever eaten Latin American, Middle Eastern, ost people think of almonds injera from Ethiopia North African, and Asian dishes. M as nuts, but they’re really Hor nacatamales from Garlic and onion are used around seeds from a fruit related to a Nicaragua? Our global home is the world. And salt is universal. peach. They’re also a tasty treat full of unique, delicious foods. It’s fun—and healthy—to try packed with protein and other There are hundreds of different new foods from different cultures. nutrients. Check out this cuisines we can explore! Many traditional meals use whole great recipe using Why do foods around the world grains, lean meats, and fresh an alternative to taste so different? One big reason fruits and veggies, which are peanut butter— is that most traditional dishes are more nutritious than highly almond butter! made from ingredients that are processed convenience foods. Ask locally available. For example, rice a friend from another culture if You’ll need: grows well in the soil and climate of they’ll share their favorite recipes. • 1 whole Eastern Asia. Corn and tomatoes are Get cookbooks at the library, or find wheat tortilla popular crops in Central America. recipes online. Learn about where Fish and olives are natural foods each dish comes from. Experiment • 1 sliced apple from the Mediterranean. Each with different herbs and spices. • 2 tbsp. almond butter region also uses blends of herbs and It’s better for the environment • Spoon or butter knife spices that create distinct flavors. and our communities to eat food Some ingredients are widespread. grown locally as much as possible, Spread almond Cilantro (called coriander in some so try combining local harvests butter in countries) is a leafy green herb with global flavors to create your middle of a commonly found in European, own fusion of food. Bon Appétit! whole wheat tortilla. Add Curiosity Canopy apple slices, id you know? Centuries ago, explorers ate almonds then roll up the D while traveling the Silk Road, a network of trading tortilla. Add almond butter at the routes between Asia and the Mediterranean used from edge of the tortilla to make it stick. about 130 BCE to 1453 CE. Almond trees flourished in the Tuck in ends on both sides and cut Mediterranean, especially in Spain and Italy. Today, more than the wrap in half. Enjoy! 80% of the world’s almonds are grown in California, U.S.

Camel by kstudija, food by Linda Hughes, V OL. 48, NO. 2 20 AnjelikaGr, and Arina P Habich. Bridges of Kindness

hat if you couldn’t go to school because confusion about customs, language, or gestures. With kind a flooding river blocked your path? Or words, a smile, or a helping hand, we can connect with W sick people in your town couldn’t get to others, work together, and make new friends. the hospital? In many places around the world, bridges are Reaching out to people can be scary and difficult at times. desperately needed for people to live fully and safely. You might feel shy or be afraid that others won’t be kind in Sometimes we need to build bridges between people, return. But keep trying! When we build bridges of kindness, too. When different cultures interact, there may be we make connections that will lead us to a more united world.

Find nine hidden letters in the scene. Use them to complete the quote below.

Hidden Letters:

“D_ n_t _e c_ntent wit_ s_ _win_ _riends_i_ in w_rds

a_ _ne, _et _ _ur _ eart _urn wit_ _ _vin_ _indness _ _r

a_ _ w_ _ ma_ cr_ss _ _ur _at_.” —‘Abdu’l-Bahá

ANSWERS ON PAGE 28 V OL. 48, NO. 2 21 Jamey Heath

ouldn’t it be cool if you and your cousins sang on an award-winning music album together? That’s what Whappened to Jamey Heath at age 10. Since his dad is “ a musician, Jamey often spent time in a recording studio. With his “ family and friends, he recorded the album Happy Ayyám-i-Há. At 13, Jamey started playing in bands, and by 14 he was earning money. Since then, he’s built a successful career as a composer and studio producer. He’s supported the work of artists such as GAZER Gladys Knight and companies such as Disney and SoulPancake. In 2013, Jamey released a Bahá’í-inspired album called I Have Returned to Thee. He loves being of service, so you may meet him at Bahá’í conferences in California, Wisconsin, and anywhere he’s asked to share his talents. Jamey and his family currently live in Los Angeles, California. STAR

Q: What's your favorite childhood memory? A: One of my . . . memories . . . is traveling with the [Bahá’í Youth] workshop. We went all around the country and to Canada as well . . . and I got to build some amazing friendships . . . and got to learn the value of service . . . [Those were] some good, good, amazing times in my life, for sure. Left: Jamey (back row, fifth from left), age 15, was part of the Bahá’í Youth Workshop Q: What was your most challenging from Los Angeles, California, that traveled to Kansas to perform in 1985. Right: Every experience as a kid, and how summer, the L.A. workshop “was like my full-time life — being of service . . .” says Jamey. did you handle it? A: School . . . I was so distracted with music, and so I made a deal with Q: What inspired you to choose a career in music? my parents that if I could get . . . A: I was raised in a musical family . . . The studio that my family owned also into this music college . . . in 10th had living quarters, and school was right there, so I spent all my time grade instead of going to school, I in the studio. And I just kind of always knew how to do it. I always had would go to this music college. And an instrument in my hand . . . It was playing piano, guitar, but really it you had to be 18 to get in, [but] I was producing. I always had a knack for technology and recording and got accepted . . . I left school and arranging. I was always interested in accessing music and taking it apart, went straight to music college. trying to put it back together with some new elements.

22 V OL. 48, NO. 2 Questions and

Answers with an Inspirational Bahá’í ””

Left: Jamey performed at the Los Angeles Bahá’í Center in 2013. He starts his Bahá'í performances with singing a prayer. Right: Jamey married Natasha in 2013 in California. With them are Jamey’s children, Nakhjavani and Jazmin (right).

Q: What qualities do you think Q: What can kids do to help build unity in their communities? are most important for a A: Being involved in junior youth programs for sure . . . Not just hanging successful musician? out . . . doing something with purpose. [And] . . . I think [doing] sports . . . A: Being prolific. Really, really I’ve noticed that when my son is involved . . . he makes friends in so writing a lot of things . . . Just many different . . . areas outside of our own because of sports—the keep grinding away and not camaraderie that [it] brings. have one or two . . . songs, but have many, many pieces of Q: Do you ever feel nervous before you perform? If so, what do you do? music . . . You don’t take one A: No . . . Maybe it’s because most of it is service-oriented, so it’s like . . . dart at a time and try to hit the I’m with God at the moment . . . Some of the conferences I do—what I bullseye. You grab 10 darts . . . always do when I go up is . . . do a short prayer . . . . So I can just humble and you throw all of them at the myself and stay connected. So maybe that’s part of why the nerves aren’t dart board . . . It’s a much better really there . . . I’m always starting with a prayer. chance of getting one to stick . . . Use your music to be of Q: What are virtues that you admire in other people? service . . . Learn how to A: When . . . people express themselves, express love for other people. I collaborate and work with admire when I hear other people say “I love you” instead of “love you,” people, because everyone is when they use the word “I.” You know, just that they are able to be connected to something, and vulnerable . . . And honesty. When I was a kid, honesty was something there’s so much to learn from that I had to . . . work hard on. other people. And learning from other people also opens doors Q: From your experience, do you have advice for kids who want to be for yourself when that wouldn’t professional musicians someday? otherwise maybe happen. A: One of the things that I tell a lot of people that I work with . . . is to absolutely learn how to . . . connect . . . People hire people that they like . . . It just goes back to being good to people, and actually be invested in who they are . . . It really requires knowing people and, you know, knowing how to get along with people.

Photos: Portrait by Natasha Heath, performance by V OL. 48, NO. 2 Emmerson Boergadine, wedding by Carlo Alberto Orecchia 23 We had a visitor from Chile yesterday. Exciting! A new Bahá’í House of Worship is being built there, and I’ll get to visit when it opens. It didn’t take long for us to feel true friendship, or amistad!

AMISTAD By Francisco Cotto and Danny Lapidus

Verse 2 Yes it’s true as the oceans are blue When you’re down and out And dark skies and the lows and highs When you’re down and out, there is no doubt Chorus I’ll be right there when you need me Break No matter the reason or the season Chorus

i! It’s Zeke and Rhombus, from Planet Zilizag. It was amazing—we saved our planet, and the We love to travel the universe to find planets two groups became one. We built homes, ships, that have learned to live in peace. and spacecrafts. War stopped. Poverty was erased. HA huge step to peace is ending prejudice. Zilizag Prisons closed. Cities became safe and friendly. was once at war. The Zil and the Zag groups hated We help other beings build unity, too. We can’t each other. But our planet was endangered by a wait for Earthlings to end prejudice and join the changing climate, so we worked together. galactic family as our distant cousins.

Use my decoder to complete facts and tips about unity.

1 ______across the galaxies have 5 On Earth, women in all countries earn less than ELDE9 s men. No matter what the ______, awesome wisdom and stories. Honor them C899ENCy with respect. everyone deserves fair pay.

2 ______is a pigment that darkens 6 Racial discrimination causes ______MELANi N s T9Ess skin and protects humans from the sun. Inside, that can lead to depression and chronic Earthlings are all the same. illness. Justice is healthy!

3 In the U.S., it’s expected that no ______7 Nearly 75% of Earth’s people deal with limits or ETHNiC hostility toward their ______. group will be a majority by the year 2043. 9ELi G i WN

4 Working in teams with diverse people 8 Last year, over 65 million people had to leave can be tough, but it can lead to more their ______due to persecution and war. ______. HWMEs C9EATiviT y ZEKE’S ZILIZAG DECODER A A C C E E G G I i K K M M O W Q Q S s U 8 W w Y y B = D D F F H H J J L L N N P P R 9 T T V v X x Z z

ANSWERS ON PAGE 28 V OL. 48, NO. 2 25 SHINING LAMP A Bahá’í who served humanity with radiance Dr. Elsie Austin (1908–2004)

lsie Austin was one of only two black heard of the local Bahá’ís and their mission of unity, students in her high school class in Ohio, and he encouraged Elsie to talk to them. EU.S. One day, her teacher read from a For two years, Elsie studied the Faith. She found textbook that Africans had played no important African-American speakers and musicians for a race role in history and were inferior to other races. amity conference in 1935. Afterward, she became Everyone stared at the black students. a Bahá’í. She wrote that the Faith “begins with that Elsie spoke up. She said that Africans had worked essential spiritual regeneration of the human being with iron and bronze long before Europeans, and which creates a heart for brotherhood and impels they crafted beautiful ivory sculptures. “There was action for the unity of mankind.” an electric silence,” Elsie recalled. But her teacher In 1946, Elsie was elected to the National agreed with her and shared other contributions by Spiritual Assembly, the governing council of the African Americans. U.S. Bahá’ís. She served for seven years. Elsie learned gumption from her family. Once, the racist group, the Ku Klux Klan, broke into her Service Around the World great-grandmother’s house. They pointed guns at her and demanded to know where her husband In 1953, Elsie moved to Morocco to help establish was. She looked them in the eye and said, “Go the Bahá’í community in that part of Africa. She said ahead and kill me, because I will never tell you that through such an experience, “You begin to where he is.” They eventually gave up and left. understand how much oneness there is with “I was awed and inspired by that story,” Elsie humanity and how much people in other parts of said, “by her courage, a lone woman in a hostile, the world are going through the same experiences dangerous environment—and her determination that you go through in your homeland.” not to give in to injustice and oppression, even at In 1960, Elsie became a Foreign Service Officer, the risk of death.” working with cultural and educational programs of the U.S. Information Agency in Nigeria and Kenya. Education and Leadership She started the agency’s first women’s activities programs in Africa. Elsie carried that courageous spirit into her adult Elsie continued to speak and write about the life. She was the first black female graduate of the Faith until her passing in 2004 at age 96. The U.S. University of Cincinnati Law School in 1930. She National Spiritual Assembly praised her “natural, later became the first black female Assistant unaffected dignity, and a sincere, loving interest in Attorney General for Ohio. the doings of her fellow humans . . .” The Universal Elsie was frustrated by religions that fought with House of Justice wrote that her “shining example each other and acted with prejudice. She told her . . . will remain a source of inspiration to her fellow father that she was giving up on religion. He had believers for generations to come.”

26 V OL. 48, NO. 2 NE PEACEFUL HOME

ne of the first times a person saw Earth from outer Marble” photo of the planet, and it was printed on the front space was in 1968. Until then, many people imagined page of nearly every newspaper. As Bahá’u’lláh had said, Ocountries with solid borders, like walls. “The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens.” But when images of sections of Earth from the Apollo 8 We’re living in a special time. Bahá’u’lláh says that spacecraft appeared on TV, everyone saw a new perspective. peace on Earth will come. Prayer can help. Envision our The view of our planet as one home for all of us grew clearer. diverse planet at peace as you say this prayer. Writing it out In 1972, the Apollo 17 crew took the famous “Blue a few times can help you memorize it.

Thou kind Lord! Unite all. Let the religions Read this prayer, agree and make the nations one, so that then check out they may see each other as one family and the the highlighted O words below. whole earth as one home. May they all live together in perfect harmony. O God! Raise aloft the banner of the oneness of mankind. O God! Establish the Most Great Peace. Cement Thou, O God, the hearts together. O Thou kind Father, God! Gladden our hearts through the fragrance of Thy love. Brighten our eyes through the Light of Thy Guidance. Delight our ears with the melody of Thy Word, and shelter

Find each word in the list us all in the Stronghold of Thy Providence. Thou art and see how it’s used. the Mighty and Powerful, Thou art the Forgiving and Thou art the One Who overlooketh the shortcomings of all mankind. —‘Abdu’l-Bahá

1. Harmony A. Set up on a firm basis 2. Aloft B. Agreeableness or unity 3. Establish C. Bond or link 4. Cement D. In the air or high above 5. Delight E. Fortress or safe place 6. Stronghold F. Weaknesses or flaws Then draw a 7. Providence G. Cheer, appeal to line to the meaning on 8. Overlooketh H. Divine care or protection the right. 9. Shortcomings I. Disregards, pays no attention to

ANSWERS ON PAGE 28 Earth by NASA V OL. 48, NO. 2 27

I wonder if those two will 1 2 ever learn to get along. Sure they will! owl 3 4 they need is love!

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

14 12 13 15 Look for clues throughout the magazine. COSMO’S CORNER

3. Elsie Austin stood up for truth and ______from a young age. (p. 26) DOWN 7. With kind words, a smile, or a helping hand, we can _____ 1. Hotter stars appear ______, and cooler stars are red. (p. 6) with others, work together, and make new friends. (p. 21)

ACROSS 2. A fun form of cultural expression (p. 8) 10. When we respect everyone and tame our inner monsters, our ideas can blend in ______. (p. 3) 4. Understanding how others feel (p. 19) 11. Jamey says learning from other people opens _____. (p. 22) 5. Working in teams with diverse people can be tough, but it can lead to more ______. (p. 25) 12. We are sisters and brothers on a spiritual ______together. (p. 29) 6. It takes ______to speak up against prejudice. (p. 16) 13. It’s better for the environment and our communities to 8. Living creatures that are mostly in tropical waters. (p. 11) eat food grown ______as much as possible. (p. 20) 9. In 1972, the ______17 crew took the famous “Blue 15. Nadia, Haley-Grace, and Jhian like this virtue. (pp. 12–13) Marble” photo of the planet. (p. 27) 16. The Bahá’í Faith teaches that women and men are 14. Steps in a computer program (p. 9) ______. (p. 18)

FROM OUR MAILBOX ANSWERS KEY: T=Top, C=Center, B=Bottom, L=Left, R=Right I always enjoy looking at all of the different WIP Page 3: A) 2, B) 1, C) 3, D) 6, E) 5, F) 4, Page 10: 1) Madagascar, 2) Brazil, 3) Greenland, people in the magazine. I love reading the G) 9, H) 8, I) 7 4) Alaska, U.S., 5) Saudi Arabia, 6) Australia, 7) Galapagos Islands, 8) Malaysia magazines and can’t wait to get the next one. Page 5: “Ye are the fruits of one tree, and the leaves of one branch. Deal ye one with another Page 11: Amsterdam, Marsupials I love being a Bahá’í. I love going to Sunday with the utmost love and harmony . . .” Page 21: B at TR, F at TC, G at CR, H and K classes at my grandma and grandpa’s house Page 8: 1) Scotland, 2) Cuba, 3) Vietnam, at CL, L at BC, O at BL, P at CR, Y at BR; “Do along with my neighbors . . . Me and my 4) India, 5) Russia, 6) Peru, 7) Thailand, not be content with showing friendship in 8) Kyrgyzstan words alone, let your heart burn with loving kindness for all who may cross your path.” mom always read a Bahá’í story every night, Page 9: 1) R, F3, L, F3, L, F1; 2) R, F1, L, and sometimes it is from Brilliant Star!!! F2, R, F2; 3) R, F3, R, F2, L, F2, R, F1, L, Page 25: Elders, Melanin, ethnic, creativity, F1; 4) R, F3, R, F2, R, F2 currency, stress, religion, homes We love reading the quotes . . . in there. Page 27: 1) B, 2) D, 3) A, 4) C, 5) G, 6) E, —Eliana P., age12, Wisconsin, U.S. 7) H, 8) I, 9) F

28 V OL. 48, NO. 2 aMAZEing ADVENTURE OnE OcEaN

“Your souls are as waves on the sea of the spirit; although each individual is a distinct wave, the ocean is one, all are united in God.” —‘Abdu’l-Bahá

n the ocean, it’s impossible to see where one wave ends together, reaching distant horizons and incredible depths. I and the next begins. Waves flow in different sizes, but As we navigate life, we each make waves in our own ways. they are all part of one surging sea. We won’t always agree with everyone. But for humanity to find Our human family is like an ocean, too. It’s amazingly the calm of peace and justice, we need to remember we’re more diverse, teeming with life, and constantly changing. But it’s alike than different. No matter what we do or where we come also part of one unified whole. Like drops of water we mingle from, we are sisters and brothers on a spiritual voyage together.

Help the friends sail between the waves and creatures to reach the Lighthouse of Hope.

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V OL. 48, NO. 2 29 “Consort“Consort with all the with peoples, all the peoples,kindreds kindredsand religions and religionsof the world with theof utmost the world truthfulness, with the utmostuprightness, truthfulness, faithfulness, uprightness, kindliness, faithfulness, kindliness, good-will and friendliness . . . that good-will and friendliness . . . that ignorance, enmity, hate and rancor ignorance, enmity, hate and rancor may vanish from the may vanish fromworld the and world . . . giveand .way . . give to the way Light to the of LightUnity.” of Unity.” —‘Abdu’l-Bahá—‘Abdu’l-Bahá

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