‘Zhen Yu and the Snake’ – New Take on Old Jewish Tale

‘Zhen Yu and the Snake’ - New Take on Old Jewish Tale

Shekhiynah Larks, Jewish&, 04/26/2022

Hong Kong-based author of ‘Alone on Dan Street’, Erica Lyons, reimagines a story about Rabbi Akivah’s daughter from the Talmud in a tale of the Jew of Kaifeng.

A Persian Passover

A Persian Passover

Etan Basseri (Author) and Rashin Kheiriyeh (Illustrator), Kalaniot Books, 03/18/2022

Ezra and Roza are helping to prepare for their Passover celebration. Ezra is proud to be in charge of bringing his family's flour to the synagogue to be baked into matzah in a traditional wood-burning oven. But when Ezra makes a mistake and the matzah is ruined, what will he and his sister Roza, do? Join the siblings as they experience the sights, smells, sounds, and unique traditions of a seder in Iran of the 1950s.

Alone Together on Dan Street

Alone Together on Dan Street

Erica Lyons (Author) and Jen Jamieson (Illustrator), Apple & Honey Press, 03/01/2022

A young girl practices the Four Questions on her apartment balcony in Jerusalem and finds a way to bring the neighbors together for Passover even during the separation of a pandemic.

I am Hava: A Song’s Story of Love, Hope & Joy

I am Hava: A Song's Story of Love, Hope & Joy

Freda Lewkowicz and Siona Benjamin (Illustrator), ‎ Intergalactic Afikoman,, 11/02/2021

The story of the world\x27s most famous Jewish song… as told by the song herself!

Matzo Ball-Wonton Thanksgiving

Matzo Ball-Wonton Thanksgiving

Amelie Suskind Liu and Leslie Lweinter_Suskind, Amelie Suskind Liu, 11/01/2021

Matzo-Ball Wonton Thanksgiving is inspired by author Amelie Liu's experience growing up as a Chinese-Jewish girl. In honor of her late father, Donald Liu, all proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to the National Alliance for Children's Grief, a nonprofit organization that focuses on supporting bereaved children and raising awareness about children's grief.

Pumpkin Pie for Sigd: A Holiday Tale

Pumpkin Pie for Sigd: A Holiday Tale

Tzivia Macleod and Denise Damanti (Illustrator), Apples & Honey Press, 08/01/2021

Maddie has just moved to Israel and is excited to celebrate the Ethiopian Jewish holiday of Sigd with her new friend Orly. But what about her own favorite fall holiday, Thanksgiving? Will Maddie be able to celebrate it in her new country? She's determined to find out! Illustrated by Denise Damanti.

Chunky

Chunky

Yehudi Mercado and Yehudi Mercado (Illustrator), Katherine Tegen Books, 9780062972781, 208pp., 06/22/2021

In this full-color middle-grade graphic memoir for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jerry Craft, Yehudi Mercado draws inspiration from his childhood struggle with his weight while finding friendship with his imaginary mascot, Chunky, as he navigates growing up in a working-class Mexican-Jewish family.

Let’s Talk About Race

Let's Talk About Race

Julius Lester (author) and Karen Barbour (illustrator), 04/23/2020

In this acclaimed book, Julius Lester shares his own story as he explores what makes each of us special.

Nappy Hair

Nappy Hair

Carolivia Herron (author) and Joe Cepeda (illustrator), 01/01/1997

A lively, empowering story about Brenda's knotted-up, twisted, nappy hair and how it got to be that way!