Welcome, friends!
Gittel, my debut middle-grade novel, is here!
Not a middle-grader? No worries. Gittel is perfect for readers age 11 to adult.
Here's what the reviews have to say:
“Thirteen-year-old Gittel comes of age and realizes her potential in this...evocative novel saturated in her Jewish heritage, the importance of family, and the power of hope.... Gittel provides a unique conversation about community through a historical-fiction lens that invites connection to the modern day.” —Booklist
“All you need is a pulse to fall in love with Laurie Schneider’s main character, Gittel. This middle-grade novel delivers all the feels, from laughs, to outrage, to tears.... This highly recommended gem will entertain young readers while provoking and reinvigorating classroom discussions about antisemitism, displacement, and equality in a time when so many have forgotten the value of these honest conversations.” —Historical Novel Society
“Gittel and her family are characters that will be remembered long after one finishes reading.” —Jewish Book Council
