Very loosely based on the life of Marc Chagall, this highly fictionalized, light-hearted biography focuses on the beginning of the artist's experience with drawing. More

Through a fictional dialogue between Mikey, an angel-in-training, and the chief angel, Gabe, the author gives readers honest yet hopeful answers to questions about injustice and evil. Inspired by the attacks of 9/11. More

While Anne Frank's story is well known, what about Peter Van Pels, the teenage boy who hid with her? This fictionalized account begins in the Mauthausen concentration camp as Peter reflects back on his life in the Annex and his romantic relationship with the iconic diarist....... More

This lesson emphasizes the importance of respecting others and their opinions....... More

Rose’s fictional diary depicts her struggle to adjust to a new life as an orphan in Canada after WWII and shares her horrific experiences during the war. More

This rhyming story depicts a family celebration that includes: cleaning the house, inviting friends A fictionalized account of the creation of George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" details how the composer was inspired by the rhythm of a train ride, the klezmer band at his brother's Bar and neighbors, spills, a new method of winning gelt, the miracle of toilet paper, a broken VCR, a scary side dish, presents that were not on the wish list, donuts, singing, and finally quiet and calm....... More

A loving father carves carousel horses that represent members of his family as he saves money to bring them from Europe to America....... More

Themes: Belonging, Self-Discovery, Family, Friendship, Disabilities....... More

Borden’s biography of the Swedish hero of Hungarian Jewry during World War II has all the hallmarks of excellent non-fiction: extensive research, lists of sources, and prose and visual materials that make a complicated chapter of history easily accessible....... More

This over-sized graphic non-fiction volume begins with Biblical Israel, proceeds through Jewish history, the creation of the modern state of Israel, the wars, the Intifada, Arab terrorism, efforts toward peace, and includes the broad contemporary accomplishments of Israelis in various fields....... More