I Share My Name - Softcover

Chehebar, Esther Levy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1532432186 ISBN 13: 9781532432187

Publisher: Xist Publishing, 2022

Synopsis

There are so many boys name Jojo! In I SHARE MY NAME, a young boy celebrates his Sephardic Jewish cultural tradition of naming children after grandparents. Young Jojo shares what he loves about each of his cousins, all named Jojo. All of the Jojos are unique and all are loved by Papa Jojo, who blesses them every Shabbat.

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About the Author

Children's book author Esther Levy Chehebar is a contributing writer at Tablet Magazine, where she covers Sephardic Jewish tradition and community. When her son, Joseph, or "Jojo," was born, as the tenth grandchild he was not the first Joseph in the family. Following the Sephardic Jewish custom, Jojo was named after his grandfather, and when he got older, wondered why so many of his cousins were also called Jojo. As a result, Chehebar was inspired to write I Share My Name, her new illustrated picture book.Chehebar thinks a great book is one that shares a story that needs to be told and that resonates with her young readers long after the book is closed. She hopes her readers feel connected to her story and learn something about a custom that may be new to them. When she isn't writing entertaining and informative children's books, Chehebar enjoys running outdoors, hosting meals, and spending time with her two children.Chehebar lives in New York with her husband, their kids, their Ori-Pei named Jude, and a couple of fish. I Share My Name is her debut children's book.

Edition details

• Publisher: Xist Publishing
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1532432186
• ISBN 13: 9781532432187
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Galstyan Luisa
• Number of pages: 30