Everybody's Book: The Story of the Sarajevo Haggadah
This true story begins long ago in Spain, where a bride and groom are gifted a hand-painted haggadah. It is used at many Passover seders until the Spanish Inquisition when the family escapes. Read More →
Reviews
“Protected and cherished by people from many religious backgrounds, the Haggadah’s storied life, told here in a picture book that reads like a thrilling adventure, reflects history and represents unity.”—Cooperative Children’s Book Center View →
“An absorbing story that will engage readers in the study of history.”―Kirkus Reviews View →
“An important story that illuminates how people of different faiths recognized the value and significance of this manuscript and worked together to keep it safe.”―School Library Journal View →
“Bright watercolor illustrations follow the true story of a book’s remarkable journey through generations and across multiple wars…People of all cultures and faiths come together to protect the book from Nazi invasions, Serbian bombs, and the passage of… View →
“An engaging introduction to a volume with a remarkable history.”—The Horn Book View →
“This gloriously illustrated, inspiring book traces the story of the historic medieval Spanish haggadah through its remarkable journey of survival.”—Jewish Telegraphic Agency View →
“By celebrating the Sarajevo Haggadah’s value as both a guide to family seders and a priceless work of art, Linda Leopold Strauss and Tim Smart demonstrate how this sacred book became important even to those outside its traditions.”—Jewish Book Council View →
“A true story that combines history, perseverance, comradeship, bravery, and, most importantly, humanity and hope.”—The Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
“A richly recounted nonfiction story as colorful as the history of the titular Sarajevo Haggadah, Everybody’s Book is an enlightening read.”—Good Reads with Ronna View →
“Highly recommend as a way of sharing Jewish history and the importance of Passover from generation to generation.”—Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle View →
“The focus of this book emphasizes not the Jewish but the universal significance of this artwork… This title is recommended for Jewish libraries and public libraries in communities with Jewish populations.” – Assocation of Jewish Libraries View →