This year’s High Holidays bring a fresh wave of Jewish children’s books that showcase global traditions and diverse Jewish life. The new releases include stories set in Uganda, Hong Kong, and a Sephardic home, broadening the lens through which children can connect with Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

The books highlight how Jewish families around the world welcome the new year in ways both familiar and unique. From shofar blasts in Africa to creative celebrations in Asia, and family gatherings filled with Sephardic customs, each story offers young readers a window into Jewish diversity.

Publishers and educators say these new titles are more than bedtime stories—they’re tools for helping children see themselves in Jewish life, wherever they may be, while also appreciating traditions different from their own. Parents are also embracing the books as a way to spark conversations about belonging, heritage, and the universal themes of teshuvah (repentance) and renewal.

With bright illustrations and heartfelt storytelling, this year’s crop of holiday books reflects the creativity and inclusivity shaping Jewish children’s literature today.

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Source: Jewish Telegraphic Agency, September 2025