Honey on the Page: A Treasury of Yiddish Children's Literature

Honey on the Page is a collection of Yiddish children's stories and poems with original illustrations that offers a feast of beguiling original translations for children, spanning the Yiddish-speaking globe and drawing from materials published in Eastern Europe, New York, and Latin America from the 1910s to the 1970s.

Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 06 October 2020
Publisher: New York University Press

Winner of the 2021 Reference & Bibliography Award in the Reference Section, presented by the Association of Jewish Libraries, Honey on the Page is an extraordinary treasury of Yiddish children's stories and poems, enhanced with original illustrations. While there has been a recent surge in Jewish literacy and learning within the United States, there are limited resources available to enable American Jews to delve into the rich tapestry of Yiddish culture. To fill this void, Miriam Udel has created a magnificent collection: Honey on the Page offers a delectable feast of captivating original translations of stories and poems for children. Organized thematically, from school days to the holidays, the book transports readers from Jewish holidays and history to folktales and fables, from stories of humanistic ethics to multi-generational family sagas. Featuring numerous works that are making their English debut, authored by both prominent and lesser-known authors, this anthology spans the Yiddish-speaking world, drawing from materials published in Eastern Europe, New York, and Latin America from the 1910s, during the interwar period, and up through the 1970s. With its vast scope, Honey on the Page presents a cornucopia of delights to families, individuals, and educators seeking literature that speaks to Jewish children about their religious, cultural, and ethical heritage. Complemented by whimsical, humorous illustrations by Paula Cohen, an acclaimed children's book illustrator, Udel's evocative translations of Yiddish stories and poetry will captivate young and older readers alike.

Weight: 806g
Dimension: 186 x 261 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781479874132