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Children's Books for Jewish American Heritage Month by bookoflifepodcast BRAND NEW! Don't miss the new "Celebrate Jewish American Heritage" poster from ALA Graphics! It's got original art from Sean C. Rubin, illustrator of the 2021 Sydney Taylor Book Award winning picture book The Passover Guest by Susan Kusel.  Order the Poster, 18x24", $18 Order the Set of 100 matching bookmarks, $9  

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST     |    READ THE TRANSCRIPT     |    BUY THE BOOK     🕮     Wayward Creatures by Dayna Lorentz is a heartfelt animal friendship story for middle grade readers, told from the points of view of both a troubled young Jewish boy and the wayward coyote he befriends after a forest fire changes both of their lives. A local restorative justice program helps Gabe learn the value of community and tikkun olam. This book takes place in the United States of America in the state of Vermont. During Jewish American Heritage Month in May, I'll be posting a Jewish American kidlit title every day on Facebook . Follow along to see my recommendations, and share your own favorites! LEARN MORE:  Buy Wayward Creatures Author Dayna Lorentz's website Burlington VT Community Justice Center (they provided guidance about restorative justice)  The Killington VT forest fire that burned ...