Bridget Hodder News Today

“The Promise,” by Bridget Hodder and Fawzia Gilani-Williams, illustrated by Cinzia Battistel, published by Kar-Ben Publishing This touching story is about two friends—a Muslim boy named Hassan and a Jewish boy named Jacob—and their respect and love for one another. Set in Morocco during World War II, this book is inspired by true events. Jacob

From the May/June 2023 special issue of The Horn Book Magazine: Diverse Books: Past, Present, and Future.

From November 4-17, participate in activities, food demonstrations, discussions and more as you hear from compelling Jewish authors.

In “The Button Box,” a new middle grade novel, a Muslim-Jewish friendship is at the center of an exciting time-travel tale.