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Tag: Young Adult Literature

0 Literature Politics

Bestseller ‘Who is Taylor Swift?’ comes out with its first international edition — in Israel

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 12 Jun

Modan Publishing House released the first international edition of "Who Is Taylor Swift?" in Hebrew, cementing Taylor Swift's status as a global superstar.

0 Literature Gender/Identity

These young adult novels are expanding the way literature depicts Jewish teens

Alinea Kirshenbaum in JTA · 23 Apr

Young adult novels like "Cool for the Summer" and "Miss You Love You Hate You Bye" are reshaping the depiction of Jewish teens in literature by offering diverse representations that go beyond historical or religious contexts.

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What the Jewish author behind one of America's most banned books has to say about censorship today

Irene Katz Connelly in Forward · 6 Sep 2023

Author David Levithan, known for his novels about gay teens, has had his books banned multiple times.

0 History Holocaust

Holocaust survivor Robbie Waisman's life story is now an award-winning YA book

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 9 Nov 2022

In this episode, Holocaust survivor Robbie Waisman and co-author Susan McClelland discuss their newly awarded book, "Boy From Buchenwald," which aims to educate young adults on the Holocaust's impact through Waisman's life story.

0 Literature Television/Film

Celebrating Judy Blumesday

Marjorie Ingall in Tablet · 9 Feb 2018

Symphony Space in New York City celebrated Judy Blume with a star-studded event on Super Bowl Sunday, featuring readings and tributes from various celebrities.

0 Literature Television/Film

Hannah (Montana) and Her Sisters Ep. 27

Unorthodox · 4 Feb 2016

This episode of Unorthodox features guest Lizzie Skurnick, a word maven known for her book "That Should Be A Word" and founding Lizzie Skurnick Books.