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The Manhattan Workers Circle School helps our children develop Jewish identities as part of a welcoming, diverse community that comes together to explore Yiddish language, culture, and activism through interactive, experiential learning.. Learn more here.
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This is the delightful story of Ella, a spunky elephant explorer who is on the hunt for her grandmother's beloved Yiddish language. Join Ella, Bubbe, Zayde, and baby Eli for this colorful beach-day adventure! Readers will love learning new Yiddish vocabulary and seeing that they already use some of these fun and expressive words everyday. Jen Kostman's lively illustrations are bright and colorful. Young readers will appreciate searching for the many detailed animals in the book, while adults will love the multi-generational themes. A note helps readers understand the history of the Yiddish language and a glossary highlights vocabulary.
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Jen Kostman is a New York City based author-illustrator and preschool teacher. She graduated from the School of Visual Arts with a BFA in Illustration and is currently pursuing her MFA in early childhood education. In the creative world, Jen specializes in designing quirky, lovable characters and stories that consist of both humor and heart. In the education world, she very much enjoys working with the age group she writes for and she especially loves sharing her stories with her young students.
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