A Mitzvah for George Washington
Bella’s father has an important role to play when President George Washington comes to visit the Jewish community of Newport, Rhode Island.
But Bella has her own job to do—coming up with a way for the Jewish children of Newport to show the president how much they appreciate the support he’s given them. Young voices count in this story based on true events.
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Author: Rachelle Burk
Rachelle Burk is the author of more than twenty fiction and nonfiction books for children ages 1–14, including picture books, chapter books, board books, and an award-winning middle grade novel. She writes on both secular and Jewish themes with various publishers and has also written for children’s magazines such as Highlights and Scholastic Science World. Rachelle has presented at hundreds of elementary, middle, and pre-K schools around the country with her dynamic (and often hilarious) Author Visit Programs. Learn more at rachelleburk.com.
Illustrator: Chiara Fedele
Chiara Fedele was born in Milan, where she attended the Brera Academy. Her illustrations have appeared in many picture books, including Yaffa and Fatima: Shalom, Salaam and The Rabbi and the Reverend: Joachim Prinz, Martin Luther King Jr., and Their Fight Against Silence. Chiara also teaches drawing and painting techniques. She lives in Pavia, Italy.
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A Mitzvah for George Washington
Bella’s father has an important role to play when President George Washington comes to visit the Jewish community of Newport, Rhode Island. But Bella has her own job to do—coming up with a way for the Jewish children of Newport to show the View available downloads →
Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
“This fascinating story offers encouraging evidence that young people can do important things. . . . An uplifting historical account for younger readers, and a necessary reminder of the importance of religious inclusion.”—Kirkus Reviews
Booklist
“An effective, history-focused picture book.”—Booklist