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Space Torah: Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman's Cosmic Mitzvah
Proud Jew Jeffrey Hoffman always dreamed of being an astronaut. He hoped to explore the universe, and, after much hard work, he finally achieved his dream. Up in space, he thought about God’s glory and attached a mezuzah to his bunk. One day, he spoke to his rabbi about the possibility of bringing the world’s most sacred object, a Torah scroll, with him into space, knowing that this would be the most symbolic statement he could make.
Blowing the Horn: An' they hollo'd, and they blew their horns...
"An' they hollo'd, and they blew their horns, and general book pandemonium ensued..." Illustration (c) 2024 by Barbara McClintock. From the May/June 2024 special issue of The Horn Book Magazine: Our Centennial. For more Horn Book centennial coverage, click here. Find more in the "Blowing the Horn" series here.
Blowing the Horn: A Gathering of Excellence
M. T. Anderson: The first time I went to the Boston Globe–Horn Book Awards, I was overwhelmed. I was a young man with only a couple of novels out, which had sold only a handful of copies, mainly to wincing relatives. This was back when YA was still considered the embarrassing side-door of the publishing industry, a dead-end genre that could never match the literary heights of Knopf novels about dreary infidelities in Connecticut.
Two New Years
Review By – December 20, 2023 In this well-rounded book about the Jewish and Chinese New Year, Richard Ho and Lynn Scurfield explore the connections between two different cultures in one family. While the celebrations are unique, they share common elements of remembrance and joy. The book begins by establishing the timing and background of Jewish and Chinese New Year observances.
The Best Books about Libraries for 4-8 Year Olds
Libraries are clearly close to your heart. The first book you wrote is a picture book for 4-8 year olds about a mobile library in Afghanistan. Can libraries retain their relevance now that people increasingly do their reading online? All the books I have picked for this interview in some way touch upon the importance of education and literacy. We are living in a diverse and interconnected world.
Interactive Art History Lessons for Kids to Try at Home
With schools shuttered and parents at home, there is plenty of opportunity to get creative with learning. This includes learning about art! Below are a few of our favorite books about artists, as well as accompanying art projects to draw out your child’s inner artist. Think of it as an interactive art history lesson for the whole family. Don’t have these books?
Gorillas Go Bananas Book Signing
Join us for a special storytime and book signing with author Patrick Wensink as he introduces his newest book, Gorillas Go Bananas! Patrick will read his book and then sign books. If you can't make it to the event but would like a copy signed and personalized, please feel free to contact us before the event or order online below.
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