What Jewish Looks Like
Published on 7. November 2024
Book
Hardback
128 pages
978-0-06-328571-2 (ISBN)
Description
Compiled by educator and author Liz Kleinrock and author Caroline Kusin Pritchard, this powerful intersectional anthology celebrates thirty-six Jewish heroes-from Tracee Ellis Ross and Victor "Young" Perez to Dona Gracia Nasi. A first-ever collection that disrupts the narrative of how a Jewish person is perceived, What Jewish Looks Like includes accessible primers on important Jewish history, a map, quotes, and much more!
Too many Jews have been told: "You don't look Jewish!" It begs the question, "What does Jewish look like?" Well, there are over fifteen million Jews in the world, which means there are more than fifteen million ways to look and be Jewish. It can look like setting out menorahs on tribal land, adding kimchi to the seder plate, organizing for change, and living out loud.
Shining a light on Paralympians and chefs, anthropologists and activists, dancers and dreamers, the individuals in these pages represent a range of identities. But they are threaded together by one unmistakable truth: Their lives, work, and commitment to Jewish values have changed our world for the better. These bold profiles and inspiring everyday stories come together to create a tapestry that beautifully reflects the multifaceted essence of the Jewish people.
Too many Jews have been told: "You don't look Jewish!" It begs the question, "What does Jewish look like?" Well, there are over fifteen million Jews in the world, which means there are more than fifteen million ways to look and be Jewish. It can look like setting out menorahs on tribal land, adding kimchi to the seder plate, organizing for change, and living out loud.
Shining a light on Paralympians and chefs, anthropologists and activists, dancers and dreamers, the individuals in these pages represent a range of identities. But they are threaded together by one unmistakable truth: Their lives, work, and commitment to Jewish values have changed our world for the better. These bold profiles and inspiring everyday stories come together to create a tapestry that beautifully reflects the multifaceted essence of the Jewish people.
Reviews / Votes
"Kleinrock and Pritchard's roster of subjects makes a compelling case for the vastness and variety of Jewish experience...A celebration of progressive Judaism." - Kirkus Reviews"[High-light-s] Jew-ish achieve-ment and indi-vid-ual uniqueness. Read-ers will be awed by the num-ber and vari-ety of shin-ing Jew-ish stars who illu-mi-nate our com-pli-cat-ed world." - Jewish Book Council
"In a world where anti-Semitic violence has steadily risen since 2016, this book delivers a reminder that Jewish people are musicians, athletes, activists, religious leaders, and just like everyone else-complex people." - School Library Journal
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Third Grade to Seventh Grade, Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Dimensions
Height: 256 mm
Width: 229 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
644 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-06-328571-2 (9780063285712)
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Liz Kleinrock | Caroline Kusin Pritchard
What Jewish Looks Like
E-Book
09/2024
HarperCollins
€13.61
Available for download
Persons
Liz Kleinrock is an author, antibias antiracist educator, consultant, and facilitator for schools, organizations, and companies across the country. A transracial adoptee, Liz was born in South Korea and grew up in Washington, DC. She is the author of Start Here, Start Now: A Guide to Antibias and Antiracist Work in Your School Community and Come and Join Us! 18 Holidays Celebrated All Year Long, illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat. She resides in Washington, DC, with her two bunnies and advocates for a more equitable world through her work with Teach and Transform. You can learn more about her work at lizkleinrock.com.
Iris Gottlieb is an illustrator and author who works to make information more accessible through their content. They have illustrated for the New York Times, Smithsonian magazine, NPR, and Good Company, among others. They have also worked with large companies such as MTV and Google and have collaborated with museums around the country. Iris's previous books include Seeing Science, Seeing Gender, Natural Attraction, and Everything Is Temporary and you can find them at irisgottlieb.com.
Caroline Kusin Pritchard grew up as the youngest of four children in Dallas, Texas, and spent her childhood sneaking extra helpings of noodle kugel from her bubbe's kitchen. She moved to California for college and has spent her career working across education, everything from teaching brilliant third graders to helping develop federal policy. Caroline has her MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She is the author of Gitty and Kvetch, a Tablet Magazine Best Jewish Picture Book of 2021, and Where Is Poppy? Caroline lives in Oakton, Virginia, with her husband (Tavita), four kiddos (Afi, Manu, Leone, and Tala) and their 120-pound dog (Misha).
Iris Gottlieb is an illustrator and author who works to make information more accessible through their content. They have illustrated for the New York Times, Smithsonian magazine, NPR, and Good Company, among others. They have also worked with large companies such as MTV and Google and have collaborated with museums around the country. Iris's previous books include Seeing Science, Seeing Gender, Natural Attraction, and Everything Is Temporary and you can find them at irisgottlieb.com.
Caroline Kusin Pritchard grew up as the youngest of four children in Dallas, Texas, and spent her childhood sneaking extra helpings of noodle kugel from her bubbe's kitchen. She moved to California for college and has spent her career working across education, everything from teaching brilliant third graders to helping develop federal policy. Caroline has her MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She is the author of Gitty and Kvetch, a Tablet Magazine Best Jewish Picture Book of 2021, and Where Is Poppy? Caroline lives in Oakton, Virginia, with her husband (Tavita), four kiddos (Afi, Manu, Leone, and Tala) and their 120-pound dog (Misha).