A girl's community joins hands to fight intolerance in this richly illustrated picture book that sings with hope for young readers.
A Sydney Taylor Notable Book
National Jewish Book Award - Tracy and Larry Brown Family Award Winner
Leila loves going to Hebrew school and hearing stories of mighty kings and quick-witted queens. Being Jewish is a part of her story, and learning Hebrew connects her to her ancestors. L'dor V'dor! From one generation to the next!
But when Leila's synagogue gets vandalized, she isn't sure what she wants. Something that used to make her feel special now just makes her feel different.
Then Leila's classmates and community come together to repair the synagogue. This compassionate gesture makes Leila realize that everyone around her is different-and that's a beautiful thing.
Lyrical text and gorgeous, textured collage art by award-winning illustrator Selina Alko enhance this uplifting story about honoring a diverse community. Back matter provides a springboard for age-appropriate conversations about inclusion and bridge-building between cultures. Perfect for fans of All Are Welcome and The Proudest Blue.
| ISBN: | 9780823464609 |
| Publication date: | 19th October 2026 |
| Author: | Danielle Sharkan |
| Illustrator: | Selina Alko |
| Publisher: | Holiday House an imprint of Candlewick Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage fiction: Religious and spiritual stories Children’s / Teenage general interest: Judaism Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Prejudice and intolerance Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism PSHE: Multiculturalism, Diversity and Inclusion |
A girl's community joins hands to fight intolerance in this richly illustrated picture book that sings with hope for young readers.A Sydney Taylor Notable BookNational Jewish Book Award - Tracy and Larry Brown Family Award Winner Leila loves going to Hebrew school and hearing stories of mighty kings and quick-witted queens. Being Jewish is a part of her story, and learning Hebrew connects her to her ancestors.
Sharing Shalom features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage fiction: Religious and spiritual stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Judaism, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Prejudice and intolerance, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism, PSHE: Multiculturalism, Diversity and Inclusion
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Sharing Shalom was written by Danielle Sharkan and published by Holiday House an imprint of Candlewick Press
Sharing Shalom has 32 pages
£8.09, reduced from £8.99. Print on Demand / Special Order.