I’m Leah Sokol, author of books for young readers on Jewish subjects. Thanks for stopping by!
Want to get in touch? Email me at AuthorLeahSokol at gmail dot com.
CURRENT BOOKS
Standing Together: The Story of Natan Sharansky by Leah Sokol (Green Bean Books 2024)
A children’s biography of the famous Soviet Refusenik & writer
For ages 8-14
“[A] compelling biography that is also filled with information about the Soviet era and the struggle of Soviet Jewry.” – JUDITH Magazine
“A must-read for all ages.” – Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle
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Yosef Mendelevich: Leader of Soviet Jewry by Leah Sokol (Menucha Publishers 2023)
A children’s biography of the famous Soviet Refusenik
“This is a fabulous book written for middle school readers, but also terrific for adults… a story of perseverance and determination.” – the Sydney Taylor Shmooze
For ages 8-14
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The Most Annoying Aliens Ever by Leah Sokol, illustrated by Teresa Ramos (Apples & Honey Press 2022)
A picture book for reading to young children
“Told with humor and insight, this book will enchant young readers.” –The Sydney Taylor Shmooze
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The King’s Horse: A Purim Story by Leah Sokol, illustrated by Joni Aliza Boroda (Mosaica Press 2019)
An early reader for ages 6-8
“[A] wonderfully fresh take on a familiar tale… perfect for newly independent readers.” –The Jewish Home LA
To order signed copies, click here!
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THE BRITISH ESCAPE: An Interactive Adventure by Leah Sokol (Judaica Press 2022)
In this story, you are a Jewish child in WWII London, and YOU make the choices! Can you find your little sister before the bombs start falling? And in the process, will you end up uncovering a dangerous government secret?
“This is a book worth trying out with a kid who is a `non-reader.’ As an active participant, the reader has agency in how he or she wants to tell this story. It can also be used as a classroom supplement for teaching this aspect of WW II history.” –The Jewish Press
For ages 7-11
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THE SPANISH PLOT: An Interactive Adventure by Leah Sokol, illustrated by Michael Biniashvili (Judaica Press 2019)
In this story, you are a child in 15th-century Spain, and YOU make the choices! Can you stop a plot to kidnap Don Abarbanel’s grandson?
For ages 7-11
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No Day Without Torah: The Story of Rabbi Meir Shapiro and the Daf Yomi by Leah Sokol, illustrated by Dena Ackerman (Menucha Publishers 2019)
A kid-friendly early reader about the beginning of the Daf Yomi program
An early reader for ages 6-8
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