Multicultural picture books open the door to learning about unfamiliar perspectives and traditions. This is especially true when the author’s personal experiences and family traditions fuel the story. Loomis' family has lived in Hawaii for three generations. With this insider's … [Read more...]
Debut Picture Book: Judah Touro Didn’t Want to Be Famous
History buffs with a background in early American Jewish history are familiar with the Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island, America's oldest synagogue. However, fewer can recall the background of Reverend Isaac Touro, the man who helped build the synagogue or his second son … [Read more...]
Can Your Diet Influence COVID-19 Immunity?
Like most Americans, I take in a daily dose of COVID-19 updates and try to make sense of the evolving ramifications of the pandemic. While news reports still indicate that people with specific pre-existing conditions and the elderly are at greater risk, a small percentage of … [Read more...]
April 2020 Picks: 3 Passover Picture Books
For countless generations, Jewish families around the world have gathered around the Seder table with family and friends to celebrate the first two nights of Passover. Disappointingly, the ramifications of the COVID-19 virus this spring will prevent many families from following … [Read more...]
Introduce Purim with the Picture Book— A Persian Princess
A Persian Princess introduces early primary children to Persian traditions associated with the celebration of Purim. Barbara Diamond Goldin adeptly intertwines the special love associated with grandmothers with Persian words and customs. For example, Maman joon is used as an … [Read more...]
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