ALIGNÉ Stories

Lumi Lights the World A Story of Seven Celebrations Every family's light is its own kind of beautiful. Meet Lumi, a tiny spark of light, no bigger than a firefly, no louder than a whisper. But every year, when the nights grow long and the world needs a little more glow, Lumi sets out to visit every celebration. Lumi floats through a window to find a family lighting the menorah for Hanukkah. Arrives as red, black, and green fill every wall for Kwanzaa. Smells gulab jamun and watches a thousand diyas flicker for Diwali. Sees the crescent moon appear at the end of Ramadan for Eid al-Fitr. And discovers that wherever families gather and light their lights, wherever love takes the shape of tradition, that light matters. Filled with accurate cultural details, pronunciation guides, and Did You Know facts for each celebration, Lumi Lights the World is the only holiday book your family needs. This book celebrates: Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, Eid al-Fitr, Christmas, Lunar New Year, and Yule The beauty of diverse family traditions Cultural respect and curiosity in young children The universal truth that every light makes the world brighter Perfect for diverse families, K-3 classrooms, school and public library holiday collections, and gifting across all traditions. Written by Dr. Rasheida Ross, Ph.D. | ALIGNE Stories™ Part of the ALIGNE™ Emotional Growth Collection | Ages 4-8