About Freda Lewkowicz Freda Lewkowicz was born in Montreal, Quebec where her parents, Holocaust survivors, sought refuge after the war. Her picture books include I Am Hava and OLIVER SOLIVER. Books by Freda Lewkowicz I Am Hava A Song's Story of Love, Hope & Joy by (author) Freda Lewkowicz illustrated by Siona Benjamin Ages 5 to 9 Grades k to 3