Jewish Authors

Celebrate Canadian Jewish Heritage Month by choosing one of our recommended reads. For all ages.

Updated March 18, 2024
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Girl in the blue coat
Hesse, Monica
Paper Book
This bestselling and award-winning novel about a teenage girl in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam speaks powerfully to the realities of grief, heartbreak, and bravery, perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah and Ruta Sepetys. Amsterdam, 1943. Hanneke spends her days procuring and...
Also available in eBook and eAudiobook formats.

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Girl in the blue coat
Hesse, Monica
Paper Book
This bestselling and award-winning novel about a teenage girl in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam speaks powerfully to the realities of grief, heartbreak, and bravery, perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah and Ruta Sepetys. Amsterdam, 1943. Hanneke spends her days procuring and...

Aussi disponble en format numerique.

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Kissing kosher
Meltzer, Jean
Paper Book
"An unflinchingly honest romance." --Kirkus, starred review From the author of THE MATZAH BALL and MR. PERFECT ON PAPER comes this hilarious and emotional rivals-to-lovers romance. Step 1: Get the secret recipe. Step 2: Don't fall in love......

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Daughters of the occupation : a novel of WWII
Sanders, Shelly 1964-
Paper Book
Inspired by true events in World War II Latvia, an emotionally charged novel of sacrifice, trauma, resilience, and survival, as witnessed by three generations of women.  On one extraordinary day in 1940, Miriam Talan's comfortable life is shattered. While she gives birth to her second...

Also available in eBook format.

Canadian author.

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Osnat and her dove : the true story of the world's first female rabbi
Samuel, Sigal
Paper Book
A Junior Library Guild Selection Canadian Jewish Literary Award Winner National Jewish Book Award Finalist Evanston Public Library's 101 Great Books for Kids School Library Journal Best of the Year Tablet Best of the Year ★ "A vibrant...

Canadian author

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Hereville : how Mirka caught a fish
Deutsch, Barry
Paper Book
Mixing adventure, cultural traditions, squabbling siblings, and preteen commotion, Charles M. Schulz Award-winning cartoonist Barry Deutsch's graphic novel Hereville: How Mirka Caught a Fish is sure to captivate readers with its exciting visuals and indomitable heroine. ...

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