New Jewish Books
Illustrator: Alette Straathof Story of MVP and Hall-of-Famer “Hammerin” Hank Greenberg, one of the greatest hitters of all time In 1934 young Hank Greenberg had his dream job–playing first base for the Detroit Tigers....
How Lena “Lane” Bryant Changed the Shape of Fashion Illustrator: Juana Martinez-Neal Discover how the Lane Bryant clothing brand changed the way we buy clothes forever by celebrating bodies of all shapes and sizes...
Illustrator: Francesca Galmozzi This year for Passover, Matilda’s grandmother invites her to help make the matzah ball soup! Matilda has always loved watching Bubbe make the soup. Now she wants to try out some...
Joshua Mendes misses his best friend Isaac, who has moved to Boston. Joshua’s Papa is importing chocolate beans to the American Colonies, showing café owners how to make hot chocolate now that the tea...
Illustrator: Margeaux Lucas Sally Priesand, the first American woman to be ordained a rabbi, opened doors for Jewish women’s full participation in Jewish life in this third book by Sandy Sasso about courageous women...
Illustrator: Julie Castano How Debbie Friedman became one of Judaism’s best-known singer/songwriters.
Illustrator: Katherine Messenger Take a fresh look at the Bible stories you think you know, retold using the Jewish concept of midrash. Adam and Eve, Abraham and Sarah, Moses. We think we know their...
Tuli’s mama helps this curious kitten explore an empty, then full, then empty-again box: a tzedakah box.
Illustrator: Amberin Huq As the Israelites journey to the Promised Land a unicorn brings joy and inspiration to the children. This story draws from the rabbinic understanding of tachash a mysterious creature named in...
Illustrator: Hector Borlasca This modern update of a Jewish folktale includes a working single mom and two kids who want to let her rest while they get ready for Shabbat. But first they have...
