Sharing Shalom
- Publisher
- Holiday House
- Initial publish date
- Sep 2024
- Category
- Jewish, Diversity & Multicultural, Prejudice & Racism
- Recommended Age
- 4 to 8
- Recommended Grade
- p to 3
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780823455560
- Publish Date
- Sep 2024
- List Price
- $25.99
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Description
A girl’s community joins hands to fight intolerance and antisemitism in this richly illustrated picture book that sings with hope for young readers.
Leila loves going to Hebrew school and hearing stories of mighty kings and quick-witted queens. Being Jewish is a part of her story, and learning Hebrew connects her to her ancestors. L’dor V’dor! From one generation to the next!
But when Leila’s synagogue gets vandalized, she isn’t sure she wants to be Jewish. It makes her feel different. She doesn’t want to stand out if it means people won’t like her.
Then Leila’s classmates and community come together to repair the synagogue. This compassionate gesture makes Leila realize that everyone around her is different—and that’s a beautiful thing.
Lyrical text and gorgeous, textured collage art by award-winning illustrator Selina Alko make a powerful statement in this uplifting story based on an event from the author’s childhood. Back matter, including a glossary and an author’s note, provide a springboard for age-appropriate conversations about hate crimes, antisemitism, and bridge-building between cultures.
About the authors
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Selina Alko spends her days melding words and mixed-media art to convey stories of hope and inspiration—as well as an alternative viewpoint. Her books include The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage, Can I Touch Your Hair?, Daddy Christmas & Hanukkah Mama, and I is for Immigrants, which was selected a 2022 Best Children's Book of the Year by Bank Street Books. Selina lives in Brooklyn, New York.
