Jewish Book Month
During Jewish Book Month, readers everywhere celebrate outstanding books of Jewish content and the authors who write them. Stop by the Library and see what's going on in the halls and on the shelves during Jewish Book Month, then check out a few websites, too!
At the Library
Youth nonfiction books about Jews and Judaism
Youth fiction books and folklore about Jews and Judaism
On the Web
...for kids and families
- Hanukkah Read Up!
- A list of Hanukkah books recommended by the Sydney Taylor Book Award committee for holiday reading and gift giving.
Note: Requires Adobe Reader - Pirchei Shoshanim Pictorial Series
- These online picture books explain Jewish traditions such as Eishes Chayil, Pirkei Avos, Bircas Hamozon, How to Make Shabbos, The Laws of the Day, The Iggeres HaRamban, and Shmiras Halashon.
- A Selection of Books for Children and Teens from Orthodox Publishers
- This collection of Jewish books published by Orthodox publishers
includes books for children from toddlers to teens.
Note: Requires Adobe Reader - Shabbos Books
- This website features illustrated stories and downloadable coloring books about Shabbos.
...for parents and teachers
- The Book of Life
- This blog and podcast about Jewish people and books is hosted by Heidi Estrin, children's book enthusiast and library director at Congregation B'nai Israel in Boca Raton, Florida.
- Literature Station: Building Your Jewish Library at Home or in the Classroom
- A list of books that have been selected by a librarian to help parents and teachers create a core collection of Jewish literature for home or school libraries.
- The New Jewish Values Finder: A Guide to Values in Jewish Children's Books
- From the Association of Jewish Libraries, a guide to identifying Jewish values in contemporary children's books.
- Notable Children's Books of Jewish Content
- From the Association of Jewish Libraries, several lists of recommended reading for children.
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