“Who are you?” I was asked this with a smirk in a bus going to school when I was ten. That smirk turned into bewildered amusement when I explained my birth and formative years in Kuwait and my parents, who were from different states. Cut to years later, in college, someone asked, “So, you roam […]
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I’m Heidi Rabinowitz and I am so happy to be Jewish. The beautiful and varied customs, the focus on deep thought and learning, and the historical connections going back over the centuries, all bring me joy. That’s why I’ve dedicated my career to synagogue librarianship and why I’ve been podcasting about Jewish children’s literature for
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A list of ten multicultural children’s books perfect for Women’s History Month and all year long.
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It’s hard to overstate the need for diversity in children’s literature. Thankfully, there are more great children’s books available that not only have diverse characters but diverse protagonists. That is, non-white characters are not only included as token minority friends of the main character but increasingly are being cast as main characters themselves. To celebrate, here
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What are your family’s favorite foods? What wonderful things do you prepare and eat at celebrations? Although most of us are familiar with our parents’ or grandparents’ immigrant journeys, have you ever thought about the food you eat? Or how have they traveled many miles with those who have come before us? What Did My
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