She's a Mensch!
Jewish Women Who Rocked the World
Meet a judo champion, a chess grandmaster, a spacewalking astronaut, a World War II spy, and more. . .
What do all these people have in common?
They are all inspiring Jewish women—mensches who rocked the world!
A MightyGirl.com Pick of the Day!
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-951365-11-0
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$14.99 |
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 4 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Social Studies |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Narrative Nonfiction, Biography, Diverse Books: Feminism, Diversity |
| Copyright | 2023 |
| Publisher | Intergalactic Afikoman |
| Imprint | Intergalactic Afikoman |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 56 |
| Publication Date | 2023-09-05 |
Author: Rachelle Burk
Rachelle Burk writes fiction and nonfiction books for children. She also entertains kids as Mother Goof Storyteller and Tickles the Clown. Rachelle is a retired social worker who enjoys traveling and making mosaic art. Visit rachelleburk.com.
Author: Alana Barouch
Alana Barouch is a registered nurse specializing as a clinical organ donation coordinator. Alana enjoys travel, rock wall climbing, and acrobatics. This is her first book.
Illustrator: Arielle Trenk
Arielle Trenk is a jack-of-all-trades illustrator with a passion for storytelling. Her projects have included painting pianos displayed on the streets of New York, illustrating presidential candidates for a media outlet, editorials for alumni magazines, and more. You can find her illustrations on her website, www.arielletrenk.com.
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Reviews
A Mighty Girl
“This colorful and exuberant picture book is . . . a bold celebration of Jewish women’s role in history.”—A Mighty Girl
Booklist
“[A] style reminiscent of Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo’s Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls . . . . Full of girl power and gusto.”—Booklist
San Diego Jewish World
“The book is beautifully presented.”—San Diego Jewish Book World
Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle
“Jewish women are celebrated in this wonderful picture book. . . . The illustrator did an incredible job portraying each woman to highlight their contributions to society. This book evokes a sense of Jewish pride and will inspire readers to pursue their dreams. "—Liza Wiemer, Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle