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by Jennifer Stempel (Author), Libi Axelrod (Illustrator), Lawrence Schimel (Editor)
Romi lives with her abuelita in the small Jewish community of Santiago de Cuba. They don't have much here, but with a little imagination and lo que sea, they'll make it work.
Romi lives with her abuelita in the small Jewish community in Santiago de Cuba. They don't have much here, but with a little imagination and lo que sea, they'll make it work--so an outgrown dress becomes a blanket becomes a prayer shawl becomes a wedding canopy and ultimately becomes a symbol at the center of this community's celebrations. In this Spanish language edition of With a Needle and Thread: A Jewish Folktale from Cuba, author Jennifer Stempel has woven her own Cuban Jewish heritage into this heartwarming folktale. Readers will delight in Libi Axelrod's detailed illustrations which highlight the rich traditions of this unique community.Author Biography
Jennifer Stempel is a classically trained storyteller and writer, who frequently taps into her mixed Cuban and Jewish heritage to weave tales that engage, inspire, and enlighten. Based in St. Louis, MO, Jennifer is married to her college sweetheart, and is the mother of two wonderful storytellers. Libi Axelrod is an illustrator whose process combines hand-drawn lines with digital tools, often enriched by watercolor textures to achieve a handmade look. Libi lives in Israel with her family. Lawrence Schimel is a bilingual (Spanish/English) American writer, translator, and anthologist.
