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“This enriching story introduces readers to customs with which they may be unfamiliar and reminds them that Jewish communities have always lived all over the world, each with their own special traditions, tastes, and styles.”

– Jewish Book Council

“In this Australia-set tale, a girl and her grandmother demonstrate that it’s what comes out of the pot that matters. Delicious and guaranteed to leave readers hungry for more helpings.”

– Kirkus Reviews

This Is Not a Cholent

Written by Sarah Sassoon
Illustrated by Viviana Garofoli
Published by Kar-Ben Publishing

Amira loves cholent—the special stew her family eats on Shabbat. And this year, she and Nana are competing in the big cholent competition!
They use their Iraqi family’s special recipe. But when people see the ingredients, they say, “This is not a cholent!” Even the judges don’t know what to do. Can Amira and Nana show that their cholent is a winner?

Primary ISBN: 9781728486482
Publication Date: May 2024
Available As: Hardcover, Audiobook, eBook
Picture Book, Age 04 or older

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Setting: Australia

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 2nd Generation

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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