Book Recommendations for Jewish American Heritage Month

Looking to explore Jewish American Heritage during this month’s celebrations? Why not read a book as a family? DEIB Director Liz and librarian Rachel offer some of their favorite selections for young readers that highlight the diversity of Jewish heritage.

Jalepeño Bagels by Natasha Wing

Inspired by the real-life bagel shop Los Bagels in California! Learn more.

Here is the World: A Year of Jewish Holidays by Lesléa Newman

The People’s Painter: How Ben Shahn Fought for Justice with Art by Cynthia Levinson
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Gitty and Kvetch by Caroline Kusin Pritchard

A picture book about a girl and her bird best friend. Learn more.

Two New Years by Richard Ho
A Sydney Taylor Gold Medalist and National Jewish Book Award Winner. Learn more.

Get a Grip, Vivy Cohen by Sarah Kapit
A novel-in-letters for baseball lovers. Learn more.

Broken Strings by Eric Walters and Kathy Kacer

For Middle-grade readers. Learn more.

Aviva vs. the Dybbuk by Mari Lowe

A Middle-grade ghost story. Learn more. 

Not Your All-American Girl by Madelyn Rosenberg and Wendy Wan-Long Shang

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Starfish by Lisa Fipps

A Middle-grade story in verse. Learn more.

The Assignment by Liza Wiemer

Based on a true story that showcases the power of student activism. Learn more.

The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen by Isaac Blum

A William C. Morris Award-winning novel. Learn more.