SHARING SHALOM written by Danielle Sharkan, illustrated by Selina Alko

Danielle Sharkan’s SHARING SHALOM pictures Leila who is comfortable with the many activities of her friends and herself. While her friends dance, swim, or go to martial arts classes, she goes to Hebrew school at her synagogue where she is pleased by learning the culture, language, and writing of her people. Until her synagogue is violated and Leila feels different, apart from and afraid. Illustrator Selina Alko shows the strength of the emotional rupture and her sadness and fearful emotions. Just as strong are her happy feelings when she sees how the temple and its people are being healed by people working together Find out more about the book at the purchase link below.