Book description
A girl's community joins hands to fight intolerance 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…
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Why read it?
1 author picked Sharing Shalom as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I love how this children’s book does not shy away from addressing acts of hate and bigotry, and how scary and sad that can be for kids.
The author writes in a sensitive and age-appropriate way, ultimately crafting a story of hope, resilience, and community coming together.
Beautiful collage illustrations from Selina Alko show a diverse group of neighbors from all backgrounds working to not only repair a vandalized synagogue, but make a young Jewish girl feel safe and proud of her heritage. I think this is a great introduction to the harm of antisemitism and the power everyone has…
From Emily's list on neighbors helping neighbors.
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