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Jewish Reads for Tweens and Teens

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LeslieE_HCPL

Harris County Public Library

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Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with these greats stories! You can also read them outside of May, by the way. Happy Reading!

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LeslieE_HCPL

Harris County Public Library

15 items

15 items

Get A Grip, Vivy Cohen!

Get A Grip, Vivy Cohen!

by Kapit, Sarah

Book - 2021

I am a sucker for a baseball story, and Vivy is one heck of a pitcher. She finally gets a chance to play on a real team, but her mom's worries about her b...Show more I am a sucker for a baseball story, and Vivy is one heck of a pitcher. She finally gets a chance to play on a real team, but her mom's worries about her being both the only girl and the only autistic kid on the team. Still, you can't stop a great pitcher, especially one who's got their favorite MLB player as an encouraging pen pal. Show less

I am a sucker for a baseball story, and Vivy is one heck of a pitcher. She finally gets a chance to play on a real team, but her mom's worries about her b...Show more I am a sucker for a baseball story, and Vivy is one heck of a pitcher. She finally gets a chance to play on a real team, but her mom's worries about her being both the only girl and the only autistic kid on the team. Still, you can't stop a great pitcher, especially one who's got their favorite MLB player as an encouraging pen pal. Show less

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My Basmati Bat Mitzvah

My Basmati Bat Mitzvah

by Freedman, Paula J.

Book - 2013

A bat mitzvah is a big deal, but Tara's worried about whether it lessens her Indian heritage. So she's already got stuff on her plate, when a girl mouths ...Show more A bat mitzvah is a big deal, but Tara's worried about whether it lessens her Indian heritage. So she's already got stuff on her plate, when a girl mouths off about Tara's mom not being really Jewish, since she "just" converted—and well, Tara may have hit back. Literally. Add in some inconvenient crushes, and Tara really has her hands full. Show less

A bat mitzvah is a big deal, but Tara's worried about whether it lessens her Indian heritage. So she's already got stuff on her plate, when a girl mouths ...Show more A bat mitzvah is a big deal, but Tara's worried about whether it lessens her Indian heritage. So she's already got stuff on her plate, when a girl mouths off about Tara's mom not being really Jewish, since she "just" converted—and well, Tara may have hit back. Literally. Add in some inconvenient crushes, and Tara really has her hands full. Show less

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The $150,000 Rugelach

The $150,000 Rugelach

by Marks, Allison

Book - 2021

It's a baking competition! Nuff said. It's a baking competition! Nuff said. Show less

It's a baking competition! Nuff said. It's a baking competition! Nuff said. Show less

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Not your All-American Girl

Not your All-American Girl

by Rosenberg, Madelyn

Book - 2020

Lauren is a fantastic singer, so it's hard not to take it personally when her best friend is chosen for the lead in their school play over her. How else c...Show more Lauren is a fantastic singer, so it's hard not to take it personally when her best friend is chosen for the lead in their school play over her. How else can you take it, when the teacher says you don't look like an "All-American Girl?" Then her grandmothers hear about it. It's a good thing she has Patsy Cline to get her though this. Show less

Lauren is a fantastic singer, so it's hard not to take it personally when her best friend is chosen for the lead in their school play over her. How else c...Show more Lauren is a fantastic singer, so it's hard not to take it personally when her best friend is chosen for the lead in their school play over her. How else can you take it, when the teacher says you don't look like an "All-American Girl?" Then her grandmothers hear about it. It's a good thing she has Patsy Cline to get her though this. Show less

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Hereville

Hereville

How Mirka Got Her Sword

by Deutsch, Barry

Graphic Novel - 2010

Mirka hates chores like sewing. She'd much rather be battling trolls. Then, a witch send her on a quest to find a sword that will help her become a dragon...Show more Mirka hates chores like sewing. She'd much rather be battling trolls. Then, a witch send her on a quest to find a sword that will help her become a dragon slayer. Mirka leaps at the chance, and wouldn't you know it, being able to sew might come in handy later. Show less

Mirka hates chores like sewing. She'd much rather be battling trolls. Then, a witch send her on a quest to find a sword that will help her become a dragon...Show more Mirka hates chores like sewing. She'd much rather be battling trolls. Then, a witch send her on a quest to find a sword that will help her become a dragon slayer. Mirka leaps at the chance, and wouldn't you know it, being able to sew might come in handy later. Show less

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Anya and the Dragon

Anya and the Dragon

by Pasternack, Sofiya

eBook - 2019

And here, we got a kid that doesn't want to slay a dragon. Anya has magic and she's supposed to help kill a dragon that hasn't hurt anybody. And it's said...Show more And here, we got a kid that doesn't want to slay a dragon. Anya has magic and she's supposed to help kill a dragon that hasn't hurt anybody. And it's said to be the last dragon in the land. What can she do, especially when it's the tsar’s order? You'll have to find out, Show less

And here, we got a kid that doesn't want to slay a dragon. Anya has magic and she's supposed to help kill a dragon that hasn't hurt anybody. And it's said...Show more And here, we got a kid that doesn't want to slay a dragon. Anya has magic and she's supposed to help kill a dragon that hasn't hurt anybody. And it's said to be the last dragon in the land. What can she do, especially when it's the tsar’s order? You'll have to find out, Show less

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The Shadow Cipher

The Shadow Cipher

by Ruby, Laura

Book - 2017

In 1798, the Morningstarr twins transformed New York into an amazing, magical, mechanical city and laid a cipher throughout. Almost 60 years later, and no...Show more In 1798, the Morningstarr twins transformed New York into an amazing, magical, mechanical city and laid a cipher throughout. Almost 60 years later, and no one's been able to solve it. But when a real estate mogul is set to buy one of the Morningstarr buildings Tess, Theo, and Jaime live in, they're determined to solve it and save their home. Show less

In 1798, the Morningstarr twins transformed New York into an amazing, magical, mechanical city and laid a cipher throughout. Almost 60 years later, and no...Show more In 1798, the Morningstarr twins transformed New York into an amazing, magical, mechanical city and laid a cipher throughout. Almost 60 years later, and no one's been able to solve it. But when a real estate mogul is set to buy one of the Morningstarr buildings Tess, Theo, and Jaime live in, they're determined to solve it and save their home. Show less

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Lucy Clark Will Not Apologize

Lucy Clark Will Not Apologize

by Rabb, Margo

eBook - 2021

No! Lucy Clark will not apologize for the "Incident" that got her kicked out of school and all the way to New York. She's sent to take care of a...Show more No! Lucy Clark will not apologize for the "Incident" that got her kicked out of school and all the way to New York. She's sent to take care of an elderly woman with dementia, and although she isn't pleased about her punishment, Lucy comes to like being there. Or at least she would, if someone wasn't trying to kill her employer. Show less

No! Lucy Clark will not apologize for the "Incident" that got her kicked out of school and all the way to New York. She's sent to take care of a...Show more No! Lucy Clark will not apologize for the "Incident" that got her kicked out of school and all the way to New York. She's sent to take care of an elderly woman with dementia, and although she isn't pleased about her punishment, Lucy comes to like being there. Or at least she would, if someone wasn't trying to kill her employer. Show less

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Kate in Waiting

Kate in Waiting

by Albertalli, Becky

Book - 2021

You and your best friend crush on the same boy. A nightmare in real life, for sure, but way more fun to read about. Especially when you got Becky Albertalli writing it. You and your best friend crush on the same boy. A nightmare in real life, for sure, but way more fun to read about. Especially when you got Becky Albertalli writing it. Show less

You and your best friend crush on the same boy. A nightmare in real life, for sure, but way more fun to read about. Especially when you got Becky Albertalli writing it. You and your best friend crush on the same boy. A nightmare in real life, for sure, but way more fun to read about. Especially when you got Becky Albertalli writing it. Show less

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It's A Whole Spiel

It's A Whole Spiel

Love, Latkes, and Other Jewish Stories

Book - 2019

This collection has everything! There's sports camp, airplanes, fanfiction—what more can you ask for? This collection has everything! There's sports camp, airplanes, fanfiction—what more can you ask for? Show less

This collection has everything! There's sports camp, airplanes, fanfiction—what more can you ask for? This collection has everything! There's sports camp, airplanes, fanfiction—what more can you ask for? Show less

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You Asked for Perfect

You Asked for Perfect

by Silverman, Laura

Book - 2019

Ariel has always been a great student. But now it's senior year, and he's struggling with calculus. Even with Amir, his cute neighbor, offering to tutor h...Show more Ariel has always been a great student. But now it's senior year, and he's struggling with calculus. Even with Amir, his cute neighbor, offering to tutor him, it's starting to seem like a lot because it's not just math that's getting hard to keep up with. Maybe, no matter how hard he tries, Ariel can't be perfect. Is that something he's ready for? Show less

Ariel has always been a great student. But now it's senior year, and he's struggling with calculus. Even with Amir, his cute neighbor, offering to tutor h...Show more Ariel has always been a great student. But now it's senior year, and he's struggling with calculus. Even with Amir, his cute neighbor, offering to tutor him, it's starting to seem like a lot because it's not just math that's getting hard to keep up with. Maybe, no matter how hard he tries, Ariel can't be perfect. Is that something he's ready for? Show less

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See You Yesterday

See You Yesterday

by Solomon, Rachel Lynn

eBook - 2022

Barrett has the worst first day ever, then she goes to sleep and realizes it's not over. It's the same day. That's right, it's a time loop. And guess who's stuck in it with her? The guy who humiliated her in Physics 101 that first day. Joy. Barrett has the worst first day ever, then she goes to sleep and realizes it's not over. It's the same day. That's right, it's a time loop. And guess who's stuck in it with her? The guy who humiliated her in Physics 101 that first day. Joy. Show less

Barrett has the worst first day ever, then she goes to sleep and realizes it's not over. It's the same day. That's right, it's a time loop. And guess who's stuck in it with her? The guy who humiliated her in Physics 101 that first day. Joy. Barrett has the worst first day ever, then she goes to sleep and realizes it's not over. It's the same day. That's right, it's a time loop. And guess who's stuck in it with her? The guy who humiliated her in Physics 101 that first day. Joy. Show less

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The Way Back

The Way Back

by Savit, Gavriel

Book - 2020

There's death and then there's Death. As in Death, the character. I've always loved those stories, and The Way Back is no exception. Plus there's a wedding! Neither Death or the protagonists are getting married, but still. A wedding! There's death and then there's Death. As in Death, the character. I've always loved those stories, and The Way Back is no exception. Plus there's a wedding! Neither Death or the protagonists are getting married, but still. A wedding! Show less

There's death and then there's Death. As in Death, the character. I've always loved those stories, and The Way Back is no exception. Plus there's a wedding! Neither Death or the protagonists are getting married, but still. A wedding! There's death and then there's Death. As in Death, the character. I've always loved those stories, and The Way Back is no exception. Plus there's a wedding! Neither Death or the protagonists are getting married, but still. A wedding! Show less

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Spinning Silver

Spinning Silver

A Novel

by Novik, Naomi

eBook - 2018

Rumpelstiltskin is one of the creepier fairytales. Now consider, what if you had to marry Rumpelstiltskin? That's the situation Miryem finds herself in, a...Show more Rumpelstiltskin is one of the creepier fairytales. Now consider, what if you had to marry Rumpelstiltskin? That's the situation Miryem finds herself in, after her business savvy leads her to boast that she can turn silver into gold, which catches the attention of the fae. Spooky, mysterious, and twisty, this is definitely worth checking out. Show less

Rumpelstiltskin is one of the creepier fairytales. Now consider, what if you had to marry Rumpelstiltskin? That's the situation Miryem finds herself in, a...Show more Rumpelstiltskin is one of the creepier fairytales. Now consider, what if you had to marry Rumpelstiltskin? That's the situation Miryem finds herself in, after her business savvy leads her to boast that she can turn silver into gold, which catches the attention of the fae. Spooky, mysterious, and twisty, this is definitely worth checking out. Show less

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The City Beautiful

The City Beautiful

by Polydoros, Aden

Book - 2021

I couldn't end this list without adding at least one with a little horror. Missing boys, the Chicago World's Fair, a love story, all wrapped in beautiful, Gothic writing. It more than earned its accolades and your attention. I couldn't end this list without adding at least one with a little horror. Missing boys, the Chicago World's Fair, a love story, all wrapped in beautiful, Gothic writing. It more than earned its accolades and your attention. Show less

I couldn't end this list without adding at least one with a little horror. Missing boys, the Chicago World's Fair, a love story, all wrapped in beautiful, Gothic writing. It more than earned its accolades and your attention. I couldn't end this list without adding at least one with a little horror. Missing boys, the Chicago World's Fair, a love story, all wrapped in beautiful, Gothic writing. It more than earned its accolades and your attention. Show less

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