Read time: 327 words, 1 minute.
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If colors had a party, Holi would be it.
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When walking around like a masterpiece is totally normal.
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Color outside the lines...
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And embrace the beautiful chaos!
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-Kabir & Sue
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Monthly Bucket - March
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​📚 Books

• ​Festival of Colors​
  By Kabir Sehgal, Surishtha Sehgal (Illustrated by Vashti Harrison)
  Spring is here, and it’s almost time for Holi, the Indian Festival of Colors. Siblings Mintoo & Chintoo gather flowers to make into colorful powders to toss during the festival. When the big day comes, they gather with their friends, family, and neighbors for a vibrant celebration of fresh starts, friendship, forgiveness, and, of course, fun!
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  Bring the book to life with this stop-time animated video.
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• ​All Kinds of Special​
  By Tammi Sauer (Illustrated by Fernando Martin)
  Mia discovers the joy of community and friendship when she and Mama share the delicious fruit from their mango tree with their new neighbors.
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• ​Grandma and Me​
  By Carole Boston Weatherford (Illustrated by Ashleigh Corrin)
  With simple rhyming text, a young child reflects on the many reasons they love their Grandma. From the games they play together to the way she understands her grandchild, this sweet story shows just how much our grandmas love us!

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🍦 Extras

• ​How to make fruit chaat - Sue's secret recipe for this refreshing snack
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• ​How to celebrate Holi with kids - Arts & crafts, water balloons, powder...
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• ​Why diverse representation matters - Atlanta city councilman Matt Westmoreland weighs in
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• ​How educators can teach empathy - Author Anu Sehgal shares insights

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📅 Calendar

• March 25 - Holi​
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• April 13 - Vaisakhi​
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• August 15 - Independence Day​
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• August 19 - Raksha Bandhan
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• November 1 - Diwali​
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📷 Photo

Our laundry had a tussle with a unicorn 🦄

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