Parent Guide > Lilu's Bright Diwali
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Lilu's Bright Diwali" by Anita Nahta Amin.
In "Lilu's Bright Diwali," a young girl helps her family celebrate Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Growing Up as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"Why should we value our youth?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "Lilu's Bright Diwali" about?
- What did you learn about Growing Up?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: