Hot Off the Press: The Purim Superhero
The winner of Keshet’s national book-writing contest, the first LGBT-inclusive Jewish children’s book in English!
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Nate has a Purim dilemma. He loves aliens and really wants to wear an alien costume for Purim, but his friends are all dressing as superheroes and he wants to fit in. What will he do? With the help of his two dads he makes a surprising decision.
(For ages 4-9)
Published by Kar-Ben Publishing, an award-winning publisher of Jewish children’s books, the manuscript is the winner of Keshet’s national book-writing contest. We’re thrilled to share this book with you.
CELEBRATE THE RELEASE!
Be part of history and host a party to celebrate this milestone. We’ve created materials to help you throw a fabulous event.
Or join us at one of these public parties! We’ll add new public events to our website as they are scheduled. (Many people are also holding private book parties in their homes.)
- February 2: Miami at Next@19th
- February 3: San Francisco Bay Area at the Afikomen Judaica bookstore
- February 17: Denver at the Mizel Museum
- February 24: Boston at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC
LEARN MORE:
Read an interview with author Elisabeth Kushner and find out what inspired this librarian to write The Purim Superhero.
Read the first review of the book in Kirkus Reviews!
This project was made possible by the generous support of:
- Jane Fantel and Laura Galinson
- John and Beth Gamel
- Harold Grinspoon and Diane Troderman
- Jeff Grinspoon and Jon Foley