The Night of a Thousand Lights follows a young visitor who travels to Mexico and experiences the beauty of a traditional lantern festival for the first time. Surrounded by vibrant colors, music, community, and cultural traditions, the child is filled with excitement and awe. As thousands of glowing lights lift into the night sky, the visitor begins to appreciate the meaning behind the celebration—family, hope, remembrance, and unity. The story gently introduces readers to the richness of Mexican culture, making it an excellent culturally responsive resource that helps students deepen their understanding of global traditions and appreciate the diversity of the world around them.
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Nadja Coln Joined: Dec-30-2014 |
Nadja Coln is a military spouse and mother. She is working on her Bachelor in elementary school education at the Ashford University. She was born and raised in Germany in a little town called Schwanfeld, where she enjoyed reading books. She was a regular visitor at the local library, where she got inspired for writing her own books one day. Her creative children inspired her to write books like “August Wants to Fly”, “Timo and the Red Carpet” and her newest book “The Treasure of Carrabus”.
