Association of Jewish Libraries 2024 Conference San Diego

Now more than ever, kids of all ages need books that depict a variety of Jewish characters and show aspects of Jewish life in as many diverse ways as possible. We'll talk about writing and reading books that are -- overtly or subtly-- Jewish AND also address other topics like mental health, neurodiversity, sexuality, gender, race, etc. within the same story. We will cover the ideas of “incidental Judaism,” the importance of writing about hard things to foster discussions for kids and the adults in their lives, and about how our “multitudes” change with time and circumstances.