Lighting a Lamp: A Divali Story

Summary of Book

Diwali is the Hindu five-day festival of lights that welcomes in the lunar new year. It is celebrated on the 15th day of the dark fortnight of the Hindu month of Ashwin, or Aasho, which occurs in October or November, depending on the lunar calendar. During the festival, parents tell stories that relate to the holiday, exchange gifts of sweets, light candles, and attend elaborate fireworks displays. The holiday is marked by an abundance of lights displayed in homes and businesses.

Author Biography

Jonny Zucker was born in 1966 and was among the first to ever write for Badger Learning. He sadly passed away in 2016. Jonny grew up in London and wrote his first full length book – The Revenge of Caprir – when he was ten. When he was at primary school he wanted to be a professional footballer (he played for his school team and a local Sunday league team as a right winger), a pop star (his favourite band was The Jam lead by Paul Weller) or a children's author (he devoured football novels and anything by Roald Dahl).

Illustrator Biography

Jan is an American by birth, but home is with her husband in Sussex, England. Over the years she have been an orchestral musician, a ballet dancer, a calligrapher, a children’s picture book author and illustrator, and a greetings card designer. When she's not making art she enjoys singing and playing piccolo and flute.