Lesléa Newman has created 86 books for readers of all ages including the dual memoir-in-verse, I Carry My Motherand I Wish My Father and the children’s booksKetzel, The Cat Who Composed,Welcoming Elijah: A Passover Tale With A Tail,The Babka Sisters,GIttel’s Journey: An Ellis Island Story, andJoyful Song: A Naming Story. Her literary awards include two National Jewish Book Awards and the Association of Jewish Libraries Sydney Taylor Body-of-Work Award.