Barbara Bietz Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

Barbara Bietz

In celebration of Hanukkah, I am pleased to announce a book giveaway courtesy of @HolidayHouseBks for the new Gift Edition (including a collectible poster) of HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS by Eric Kimmel, illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman. https://t.co/VzxZWKSd5B

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I’m pleased to share my interview with David Tabatsky about his YA book, THE BOY BEHIND THE DOOR: HOW SALOMON KOOL ESCAPED THE NAZIS @AmsterdamPB. It tells the story of a teen named Salomon Kool who survives against all odds. https://t.co/RNzS9H6G8k

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THE GHOSTS OF ROSE HILL by R.M. Romero @peachtreeteen is a beautiful verse novel about a teenager who visits her aunt in Prague. R.M. Romero creates a fascinating dream-like world. The story is woven with history, folklore, and a little bit of magic.https://t.co/hzpV265lK9

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Sandy Lanton’s picture book LILY BLUE RIDING HOOD @GalactcAfikoman puts a modern, Jewish spin on the classic tale. It follows a skateboarding girl named Lily as she spends the Purim holiday with her grandmother in Florida. https://t.co/aOCmXCRtDy

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In @baronchrisbaron novel, THE GRAY @FeiwelFriends, Sasha finds unexpected connections that help him deeper understand himself and the world around him. THE GRAY is filled with hope, heart, and a bit of Jewish mysticism. https://t.co/k9RXwJOP3K

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BOOK GIVEAWAY! In a perfect melding of history and science, THE MIRACLE SEED @ebyrbooks by @MartinLemelman tells the remarkable true story of modern scientists rediscovering an ancient Judean date palm seed. https://t.co/JUjH10f3fe

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AFIKOMEN @tzippymfa's wordless picture book @GroundwoodBooks illustrated by Yaara Eshet is a lovely way to introduce young readers to the story of Passover. https://t.co/5E0lH8I4Ec