January/February 2023 Global Children's Book Club: Palestine

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Join us as we learn about Palestine for the January 2023 Global Children’s Book Club! This Palestine virtual field trip is a perfect way to explore the world from home.

Be sure to check out the full 2023 Global Children’s Book Club reading list with a new country every other month. We’d love for you to follow along all year!

2023 Global Children’s Book Club Book List

January 2023 Global Children’s Book Club Discussion Schedule

Where to Find Wishing Upon the Same Stars for Free or Cheap

Wednesday, 1/4 (and then saved in IG highlights): Picture book read aloud on Instagram of Halal Hot Dogs by Susannah Aziz (Author), Parwinder Singh (Illustrator)
Wednesday, 1/25: Chapter book discussion on Instagram of Wishing Upon the Same Stars
Wednesday, 2/1: Recipe cook along
Wednesday, 2/22: Chapter book discussion on Instagram of Wishing Upon the Same Stars

Featured Palestinian Recipe for Cook Along

We’re excited to make Palestinian red lentil soup together!

I also enjoyed reading about the story behind this blog. Here’s another great food blog from a Palestinian-American woman.

Supplementary Activities & Videos to Learn About Palestine

Here are a few activities and videos to learn about Palestine from Palestinians. The purpose of this is NOT to explain the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but rather to hear from those with Palestinian heritage about their own culture, food, language, and more. I encourage you to also seek out many sources as you choose to learn about the history and challenges in the region.

Palestinian Arabic Language Lesson

Palestine Map Coloring Page

Palestine Flag

Check out this Flag of Palestine coloring page!

Palestine Craft Project

If you’re interested in doing a further project, consider making Palestinian olive oil soap.

Palestinian Folk Dance

Dabke is a traditional Palestinian folk dance from the Levant region and serves as a history of Palestinian people and culture.

Traditional Palestinian Ataaba Music

“Traditional Palestinian songs have no set lyrics but rather a set rhythm. Ataaba is the most popular type of song in Palestine. It is often sung by farmers, workers, and shepherds as a work song. However, weddings are the main environment for the songs.” (Source)

I hope you enjoyed learning a bit about Palestine and its people during this month’s Global Children’s Book Club. Be sure to connect with us on Instagram for the read aloud, discussions, and cook along!