reading

Learning to Love Books

Growing up, I hated books.Okay, so “hate” is a strong word. But as a kid, I was never fond of ...

Gabby and The Quest to Find Jewish Characters in Books

Jewish representation in young adult literature is better than ever.

A Blind Date with Literature

Or, what happens when you can't judge a book by its cover.

People of the (Independent) Book(stores)

One of my favorite parts of traveling the South are these literary gems

5 Summer Reading Recommendations

Summer is here. The sun is high and hot, the days are long. All I want to do is sit ...

Embracing Challenges

I have a weak knee, which may someday need to be replaced. I know the single most important thing I ...

November is Jewish Book Month!

In honor of Jewish Book month, each ISJL Education Fellow submitted a list of his or her favorite Jewish authors for ...

Is Living in Jackson, Mississippi “Different”? Yes, It Is…

When I tell people that I live in Jackson, Mississippi, they often remark on how “different” it must be from ...

We Are All In The Club

Here’s a lesson for Jewish kids I came across this December — which is a pretty good lesson for adults, ...