Many Windows

A Short Story Collection By Rukhsana Khan

with Elisa Carbone and Uma Krishnaswami

Illustrated by Patti Gallinger

“Through our many windows
Look and you will see
A world of celebrations
In one community.”

A collection of linked short stories about six friends from five different faiths–Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism and Islam. Each story centres on the characters’ religious celebrations culminating in a story arc that accentuates the beauty of their diverse community. Includes five non-fiction pieces explaining each of the celebrations.

Published in US & Canada by Napoleon Publishing

208 pg, Softcover

ISBN 9-781894-917568

AR Quiz No. 163050 EN Fiction
IL: LG – BL: 3.9 – AR Pts: 0.5
AR Quiz Types: RP
Rating: 3 1/2 STARS

Resources

Rukhsana’s Book Talk/Tutorial for how best to use this book in the classroom

This book was written with contributions from Uma Krishnaswami and Elisa Carbone. For more information about them please see their websites: www.umakrishnaswami.com and www.elisacarbone.com

Reviews

"Many Windows is a collection of short stories, sensitively written and focusing on six classmates of different faiths and cultures, sharing friendship and a love of basketball. Each story is one student's personal experience, yet they are tied together as the classmates relate to each other... Intriguing and told from the young character's point of view, these stories should appeal to the beginning chapter book reader. The subject matter can be used as a source of reference and discussion throughout the year as various celebrations occur. This text should prove a useful addition to an elementary school library collection."

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" ...Many Windows was authored by the three writers--Rukhsana Khan, Elisa Carbone and Uma Krishnaswami. This collection of short stories includes an appendix which briefly explains the roots of the five faiths discussed in the book. Readers will learn interesting information about Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism and Christianity. The aim of this book is to promote understanding among various faith communities in a time of global turmoil... The three writers are friends who represent three different faith communities--a Muslim, a Christian and a Hindu...All in all, this book is a wonderful way to promote religious tolerance through "many windows!" Highly Recommended"

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