Tagged: Jewish Book Council

The Sea Elephants by Shas­tri Akella

The Sea Elephants by Shas­tri Akella

Shagun knows he will never be the kind of son his father demands. After the sudden deaths of his beloved twin sisters, Shagun flees his own guilt, his mother’s grief, and his father’s violent...

Hope by Andrew Rid­ker

Hope by Andrew Rid­ker

A hilarious and heartfelt novel about a seemingly perfect family in an era of waning American optimism, from the acclaimed author of The Altruists The year is 2013 and the Greenspans are the envy...

Golem Goes to Camp by Todd Gut­nick

Golem Goes to Camp by Todd Gut­nick

Illustrator: Ruth Ben­nett Emmett Cohen was not at all happy when his mom insisted that he try the art elective at camp this summer. His parents and sister were arty, but he was not....

Shoshi’s Shab­bat by Caryn Yacowitz

Shoshi’s Shab­bat by Caryn Yacowitz

Illustrator: Kevin Hawkes The virtues of taking a break—and of being thankful—are extolled in the gentle story of a stubborn ox, an impatient farmer, and a day of rest. Long ago, in the hills...

The Last Songbird by Daniel Weiz­mann

The Last Songbird by Daniel Weiz­mann

A gritty, fast-paced neo-noir that explores the consumptive nature of fame, celebrity, and motherhood through the lens of a driver lost in the gig economy. A struggling songwriter and Lyft driver, Adam Zantz’s life...

As I Said: A Dissent by Abby Minor

As I Said: A Dissent by Abby Minor

In AS I SAID: A DISSENT, Abby Minor rejects the vacated terms of the conventional “abortion debate.” Instead, these polyvocal poems explore the “exquisite business” of inheritance, embodiment, justice, and citizenship. Anchored by a...

Imo­gen, Obviously by Becky Alber­tal­li

Imo­gen, Obviously by Becky Alber­tal­li

With humor and insight, #1 New York Times bestseller Becky Albertalli explores the nuances of sexuality, identity, and friendship in this timely new novel. Imogen Scott may be hopelessly heterosexual, but she’s got the...