Booklist
"[W]elcoming and buoyant anthology...This who’s who of contemporary middlegrade Jewish literature, with a stockpile of Sydney Taylor Book Awards among the authors, offers stories in formats and tones consistent with their popular work and joyously reflective of the variety of their backgrounds and own Jewish traditions. A festive reflection of Judaism’s limitless range"
Stacy Nockowitz
What a magical collection! On All Other Nights takes middle grade readers on a joyful journey through fourteen beautifully written stories inspired by the steps of the Passover seder. I love the stunning scope of this anthology, whose stories range from fantasy to memoir, verse to graphic narrative. On All Other Nights not only displays the intersectionality of today’s diverse Jewish voices; it also demonstrates the richness of Jewish culture. A totally fresh, delightful compilation of Yiddishkeit!
The Horn Book Magazine
"[E]ngaging tales...Most readers will find something that speaks to them and reflects who they are...The tales invite readers to think about their personal relationships to the themes of family, freedom, and identity."
M. Evan Wolkenstein
Woven through matzah and maror, stories and song, this accessible and inspiring feast of writing traces the threads of belonging and freedom—a testament to the transformative power of collective memory.
From the Publisher
What a magical collection!On All Other Nights takes middle grade readers on a joyful journey through fourteen beautifully written stories inspired by the steps of the Passover seder. I love the stunning scope of this anthology, whose stories range from fantasy to memoir, verse to graphic narrative. On All Other Nights not only displays the intersectionality of today’s diverse Jewish voices; it also demonstrates the richness of Jewish culture. A totally fresh, delightful compilation of Yiddishkeit!”—Stacy Nockowitz, author of The Prince of Steel Pier, winner of the 2022 National Jewish Book Award
“Woven through matzah and maror, stories and song, this accessible and inspiring feast of writing traces the threads of belonging and freedom—a testament to the transformative power of collective memory.”—M. Evan Wolkenstein, author of Turtle Boy, winner of the 2021 Sydney Taylor Book Award
"Young people will become engrossed in the richly detailed narratives, learn a great deal about different ways to conduct a seder, and root for the protagonists. Unusual, entertaining, and deeply moving."—Kirkus
"[W]elcoming and buoyant anthology...This who’s who of contemporary middlegrade Jewish literature, with a stockpile of Sydney Taylor Book Awards among the authors, offers stories in formats and tones consistent with their popular work and joyously reflective of the variety of their backgrounds and own Jewish traditions. A festive reflection of Judaism’s limitless range"—Booklist
"The stories are diverse in genre and written by a collection of notable Jewish authors...A strong candidate for strengthening and diversifying...holiday collections. "—School Library Journal
"[E]ngaging tales...Most readers will find something that speaks to them and reflects who they are...The tales invite readers to think about their personal relationships to the themes of family, freedom, and identity."—The Horn Book Magazine
School Library Journal
02/23/2024
Gr 4–7—Fourteen short stories follow the 14 steps of the Jewish Seder. From Kadesh to Nirtzah, each step is described and accompanied by four questions. These thought-provoking queries invite readers, regardless of their religion, to pause and connect with the steps of the Seder. Then, a story inspired by that step begins. The stories are diverse in genre and written by a collection of notable Jewish authors. Each one offers a different glimpse into how Passover is celebrated in America. The use of Hebrew terms throughout the book may necessitate some work on the part of a non-Jewish reader, but this is no reason to discount the title and its robust collection of stories. VERDICT A strong candidate for strengthening and diversifying school and public library's holiday collections.—Jessica Caron
