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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
"A biography of the librarian who created National Jewish Book Week"-- Provided by publisher.
Fanny Goldstein immigrated to America from Russia when she was six. She loved the fact that in her new country she could borrow books for free and take part in all kinds of activities at the Saturday Evening Girls Club. Right away, her curiosity attracted the notice of the club's founder, who was also the head of the Boston Public Library. It wasn't long before Fanny was hired as the librarian's assistant, and then at thirty-three, as the first Jewish director of a Boston branch library. And when Fanny noticed how rarely Jewish families checked out books about their own history, she had an idea that would influence libraries and readers for decades to come: She decided to host a week-long party to celebrate Jewish books and culture. It was such a success that it launched a national event which has continued for 100 years!
written by Richard Michelson ; illustrated by Alyssa Russell.
Notable Children's Trade Book/Social Studies, 2026
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Women
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Religion / Biblical Studies
New York, New York : Rocky Pond Books, 2025