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Henriette Avram, 1919 - 2006
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Esther Hautzig, 1930 - 2009
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Lesléa Newman publishes groundbreaking children’s book, Heather Has Two Mommies
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Joan Krizack wins Champion of Freedom Award for the Documenting Diversity...
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Jewish Book Carnival: November 2011
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"Thank G-D for creating me according to your will"
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Celebrate Poem in Your Pocket Day
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Opposing Book Bans with Judy Blume
Opposing Book Bans with Judy BlumeCollage by Judy Goldstein, using photograph of Judy Blume by Sigrid Estrada, courtesy of Judy Blume.dmyersSun, 02/12/2023 - 09:00Collage by Judy Goldstein, using...
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Feminist Books Save Lives
Feminist Books Save LivesCollage by Judy GoldsteinsbiskowitzFri, 10/20/2023 - 08:45Collage by Judy Goldstein Sara WeinsteinI have severe social anxiety, so stories have been my best friends. They kept...
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