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Honey on the Page

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Winner, 2021 Reference & Bibliography Award in the 'Reference' Section, given by the Association of Jewish Libraries
An unprecedented treasury of Yiddish children's stories and poems enhanced with original illustrations
While there has been a recent boom in Jewish literacy and learning within the US, few resources exist to enable American Jews to experience the rich primary sources of Yiddish culture. Stepping into this void, Miriam Udel has crafted an exquisite collection: Honey on the Page offers a feast of beguiling original translations of stories and poems for children.
Arranged thematically-from school days to the holidays-the book takes readers from Jewish holidays and history to folktales and fables, from stories of humanistic ethics to multi-generational family sagas. Featuring many works that are appearing in English for the first time, and written by both prominent and lesser-known authors, this anthology spans the Yiddish-speaking globe-drawing from materials published in Eastern Europe, New York, and Latin America from the 1910s, during the interwar period, and up through the 1970s. With its vast scope, Honey on the Page offers a cornucopia of delights to families, individuals and educators seeking literature that speaks to Jewish children about their religious, cultural, and ethical heritage.
Complemented by whimsical, humorous illustrations by Paula Cohen, an acclaimed children's book illustrator, Udel's evocative translations of Yiddish stories and poetry will delight young and older readers alike.

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ISBN: 9781479874132
Publication date: 6th October 2020
Author: Miriam Udel
Publisher: New York University Press an imprint of NYU Press
Format: Hardback
Pagination: 352 pages
Genres: Anthologies: general
Children’s and teenage literature studies: general
Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Children’s / Teenage fiction: Religious and spiritual stories
Religious and spiritual fiction