Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with us at Spokane Public Library! Explore our curated collection of recommended books and films that capture the rich tapestry of Jewish American culture and history. From poignant memoirs to captivating documentaries, immerse yourself in stories that illuminate the enduring contributions and experiences of the Jewish American community.
ART EXHIBIT
9th Annual Jessica Stein Memorial Art Contest Exhibit in Observance of Holocaust Remembrance Day
View the 17 winning art pieces from the Jessica Stein Memorial Art Contest this month on the first floor of Central Library! Students submitted visual art pieces influenced by the lifesaving actions of one or more young heroes of the Holocaust. This moving art exhibit will leave you both heartbroken and inspired.
FILMS
The Jewish Americans: A Series by David Grubin
Viral: Antisemitism in Four Mutations
BOOKS
Adult
At the Hour Between Dog and Wolf by Tara Ison
Bad Jews by Emily Tamkin
Everything is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer
Kantika by Elizabeth Graver
KosherSoul by Michael W. Twitty
Maus by Art Spiegelman
Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon
The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker
The History of Love by Nicole Krauss
The Promise of a Normal Life by Rebecca Kaiser Gibson
We Are Not Strangers by Josh Tuininga
Middle Grade & Teens
A Place at the Table by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
How to Excavate a Heart by Jake Maia Arlow
Not Your All-American Girl by Madelyn Rosenberg and Wendy Wan-Long Shang
Spinning Silver by Naomi Novki
The City Beautiful by Aden Polydoros
The Jake Show by Joshua S. Levy
The Magical Imperfect by Chris Baron
The Many Mysteries of the Finkel Family by Sarah Kapit
Picture Books
Big Dreams, Small Fish by Paula Cohen
Brave Girl by Michelle Markel
The Key from Spain by Debbie Levy
Tía Fortuna’s New Home by Ruth Behar
