The Festival of Lights: 16 Hanukkah Stories

By Henry L. Herz and Lesléa Newman

Book Overview

"VERDICT This beautiful anthology of Jewish tradition that emphasizes empathy, small kindnesses, and hope is the perfect read for all students." --School Library Journal starred review

This collection of stories and poems by sixteen Jewish writers portrays the magic of Hanukkah for each person who celebrates it, as well as what it means to be Jewish.

Celebrate Hanukkah with a diverse collection of poems and stories filled with history, humor, and hope. Cheer on a young baker as he tries to make sufganiyot from a family recipe. Learn about code breakers in England during World War II. Imagine hosting a refugee cousin or finding long-lost relatives. In this anthology, characters make discoveries, connect with family and friends, and mourn loved ones. Encompassing a range of genres and experiences, there's something for readers of all faiths in the illuminating pages of The Festival of Lights.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807531200
• ISBN13: 9780807531204
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
• Length: 288 Pages
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7