What Jewish Looks Like

Compiled by antibias antiracist educator Liz Kleinrock and author Caroline Pritchard, this powerful anthology celebrates unsung heroes, across various intersectional identities, who are Jewish.

Celebrate the diversity of the Jewish diaspora with this engaging middle grade anthology of illustrated biographies of thirty-six Jewish luminaries of all races, ethnicities, genders, nationalities, and identities, from across many centuries.

This first-ever collection includes author's notes, a map, informational sidebars, accessible primers on important Jewish issues and history, quotes, and more!

An indispensable read for people of all backgrounds seeking to learn about the Jewish diaspora, What Jewish Looks Like will educate and inspire readers of all ages. 

Liz Kleinrock is an author, antibias antiracist educator, consultant, and facilitator for schools, organizations, and companies across the country. A transracial adoptee, Liz was born in South Korea and grew up in Washington, DC. She is the author of Start Here, Start Now: A Guide to Antibias and Antiracist Work in Your School Community and Come and Join Us! 18 Holidays Celebrated All Year Long, illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat. She resides in Washington, DC, with her partner and two bunnies and advocates for a more equitable world through her work with Teach and Transform. 

Caroline Kusin Pritchard grew up as the youngest of four children in Dallas, Texas, and spent her childhood sneaking extra helpings of noodle kugel from her bubbe’s kitchen. She moved to California for college and has spent her career working across education, everything from teaching brilliant third graders to helping develop federal policy. Caroline has her MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She is the author of Gitty and Kvetch, a Tablet Magazine Best Jewish Picture Book of 2021, and Where Is Poppy? Caroline lives in Oakton, Virginia, with her husband (Tavita), four kiddos (Afi, Manu, Leone, and Tala) and their 120-pound dog (Misha).

Iris Gottlieb is an illustrator and author who works to make information more accessible through their content. They have illustrated for the New York Times, Smithsonian magazine, NPR, and Good Company, among others. They have also worked with large companies such as MTV and Google and have collaborated with museums around the country. Iris's previous books include Seeing Science, Seeing Gender, Natural Attraction, and Everything Is Temporary