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Rem­brandt’s Blessing by Tami Lehman-Wilzig

Rem­brandt’s Blessing by Tami Lehman-Wilzig

Illustrator: Ani­ta Barghigiani Inspired by the true story of the friendship between Rembrandt and Rabbi Menashe Ben Israel. Painting scenes from Bible stories is Rembrandt’s passion. Many of his Amsterdam neighbors are Sephardic Jews,...

Keeping Family Secrets by Margaret K. Nelson

Keeping Family Secrets by Margaret K. Nelson

From teen pregnancy and gay sexuality to Communism and disability, the startling secrets that families kept during the Cold War era All families have secrets but the facts requiring secrecy change with time. Nowadays...

The Secret Buttons by Ellen M. Shapiro

The Secret Buttons by Ellen M. Shapiro

Illustrator: Caterina Baldi Ellen M. Shapiro is an author, graphic designer, and lecturer who has taught at leading design schools, including the Designer as Author MFA program at New York’s School of Visual Arts....

Scat­ter­good by H.M. Bouw­man

Scat­ter­good by H.M. Bouw­man

In rural Iowa in 1941, twelve-year-old Peggy’s quiet life is turned upside down by refugee arrivals, first love, and a heartbreaking diagnosis. Growing up a farm girl, Peggy’s life has never been particularly exciting....