It is halfway through May. I am posting a follow-up to my recent comments on Jewish American Heritage Month, and Asian American Heritage Month, at School Library Journal. Please find that post here, which includes links to previous attempts to understand that publication’s policy about celebrating both communities in May. After my recent post, I … Continue reading Jewish American Readers Are Still Here
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Fight the Patriarchy
The Many Problems of Rochel-Leah – written by Jane Yolen, illustrated by Felishia HenditirtoApples & Honey Press, 2024 In this truthful fable by Jane Yolen, who explains in the afterword that the story is based on one passed down in her family, Rochel-Leah does not fight the patriarchy. (I’ve reviewed other books by the inimitable … Continue reading Fight the Patriarchy
Thinking Outside the Basket
Purim Baskets – written by Nancy Churnin, illustrated by Amy Schimler-SaffordPJ Publishing, 2026 The Jewish holiday of Purim, which this year is observed on March 3 (beginning at sundown on March 2), is a joyous event. Celebrating the heroism of Queen Esther in saving the Jews from annihilation at the hands of the evil Haman, … Continue reading Thinking Outside the Basket