The Holocaust remains the focus of many middle school books as writers and readers alike continue to seek an understanding of the horrific event.

PJ Library has mailed nearly 12 million books since 2005 and runs programs in 12 countries, transforming an industry as it redefines Jewish books to be more diverse.

The inspiration for Stein's novel about the Six-Day War came from her late mother, who had lamented the lack of books about Israel for 8- to 13-year-olds.

A turkey named Indik takes up residence on the Lower East Side, where is he saved from his expected fate by a sympathetic Jewish family.

There are several charming, lovely titles for children this holiday season, from simple board books to more in-depth tales.

Warm tales of family Shabbats, holiday celebrations and charmingly told Bible stories are new this year for the youngest readers.

Aharon Appelfeld, the distinguished Israeli author and winner of prestigious awards for his adult novels, has written his first book for young readers.