Literature
Instructions
Introduce children to Jewish American authors or poets, such as Leonard Cohen or Sonia Pressman Fuentes. After reading a short poem or story, encourage children to write their own poem or short story inspired by Jewish values or culture.
Materials
Paper
Markers
Stickers/embellishments
Glue
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Miriam at the River by Jane Yolen
The Castle on Hester Street by Linda Heller
The Carp in the Bathtub by Barbara Cohen
Mendel’s Accordion by Heidi Smith Hyde
The Passover Guest by Susan Kusel
Rivka’s First Thanksgiving by Elsa Okon Rael
A Hat for Mrs. Goldman by Michelle Edwards
Gittel’s Journey: An Ellis Island Story by Lesléa Newman
Apple Days: A Rosh Hashanah Story by Allison Sarnoff Soffer
Yitzi and the Giant Menorah by Richard Ungar
The Only One Club by Jane Naliboff
Tia Fortuna’s New Home by Ruth Behar
The Bagel King by Andrew Larsen
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