Fanny's big idea : how Jewish Book Week was born / written by Richard Michelson ; illustrated by Alyssa Russell.
"A biography of the librarian who created National Jewish Book Week"-- Provided by publisher.
Fanny Goldstein immigrated to America from Russia when she was six. She loved the fact that in her new country she could borrow books for free and take part in all kinds of activities at the Saturday Evening Girls Club. Right away, her curiosity attracted the notice of the club's founder, who was also the head of the Boston Public Library. It wasn't long before Fanny was hired as the librarian's assistant, and then at thirty-three, as the first Jewish director of a Boston branch library. And when Fanny noticed how rarely Jewish families checked out books about their own history, she had an idea that would influence libraries and readers for decades to come: She decided to host a week-long party to celebrate Jewish books and culture. It was such a success that it launched a national event which has continued for 100 years!
Record details
- ISBN: 9798217003259
- ISBN: 8217003251
- ISBN: 9788217003250
- ISBN: 8217003254
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
- Publisher: New York, New York : Rocky Pond Books, 2025.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 6-9 years Rocky Pond Books.
Search for related items by subject
Available copies
- 13 of 14 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 3 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 14 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | EB GOLDSTEIN (Text) | 36015000766721 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Sneads Ferry Branch Library | EB GOLDSTEIN (Text) | 36015000766663 | Juvenile Biography | Checked out | 08/06/2026 |
| Swansboro Branch Library | EB GOLDSTEIN (Text) | 36015000766788 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
Accessibility Features
| LDR | 02630cam a22004338i 4500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 15731459 | ||
| 003 | CARDINAL | ||
| 005 | 20260211110957.0 | ||
| 007 | ta | ||
| 008 | 250506s2025 nyua j b 000 0beng | ||
| 010 | . | ‡a 2025018500 | |
| 035 | . | ‡a(OCoLC)1499668922 | |
| 020 | . | ‡a9798217003259 ‡q(hardcover) | |
| 020 | . | ‡a8217003251 | |
| 020 | . | ‡a9788217003250 | |
| 020 | . | ‡a8217003254 | |
| 040 | . | ‡aDLC ‡beng ‡erda ‡cDLC ‡dBDX ‡dIG# ‡dYDX ‡dOCLCO ‡dOCLCQ ‡dCHILD ‡dSDD ‡dOCLCO ‡dRNL ‡dOCLCO ‡dIDW ‡dUAH ‡dILC ‡dYBM ‡dJBI ‡dMACKN | |
| 082 | 0 | 0. | ‡a020.92 ‡aB ‡223/eng/20250513 |
| 100 | 1 | . | ‡aMichelson, Richard, ‡eauthor. ‡0(CARDINAL)746540 |
| 245 | 1 | 0. | ‡aFanny's big idea : ‡bhow Jewish Book Week was born / ‡cwritten by Richard Michelson ; illustrated by Alyssa Russell. |
| 246 | 3 | 0. | ‡aHow Jewish Book Week was born |
| 264 | 1. | ‡aNew York, New York : ‡bRocky Pond Books, ‡c2025. | |
| 300 | . | ‡a1 volume (unnumbered pages) : ‡bcolor illustrations ; ‡c29 cm. | |
| 334 | . | ‡asingle unit ‡bmono | |
| 336 | . | ‡atext ‡btxt ‡2rdacontent | |
| 337 | . | ‡aunmediated ‡bn ‡2rdamedia | |
| 338 | . | ‡avolume ‡bnc ‡2rdacarrier | |
| 504 | . | ‡aIncludes bibliographical references. | |
| 520 | . | ‡a"A biography of the librarian who created National Jewish Book Week"-- Provided by publisher. | |
| 520 | . | ‡aFanny Goldstein immigrated to America from Russia when she was six. She loved the fact that in her new country she could borrow books for free and take part in all kinds of activities at the Saturday Evening Girls Club. Right away, her curiosity attracted the notice of the club's founder, who was also the head of the Boston Public Library. It wasn't long before Fanny was hired as the librarian's assistant, and then at thirty-three, as the first Jewish director of a Boston branch library. And when Fanny noticed how rarely Jewish families checked out books about their own history, she had an idea that would influence libraries and readers for decades to come: She decided to host a week-long party to celebrate Jewish books and culture. It was such a success that it launched a national event which has continued for 100 years! | |
| 521 | . | ‡aAges 6-9 years ‡bRocky Pond Books. | |
| 600 | 1 | 0. | ‡aGoldstein, Fanny, ‡d-1961 ‡vJuvenile literature. |
| 650 | 0. | ‡aJewish librarians ‡zUnited States ‡vBiography ‡vJuvenile literature. | |
| 650 | 0. | ‡aWomen librarians ‡zUnited States ‡vBiography ‡vJuvenile literature. | |
| 650 | 0. | ‡aJewish Book Week ‡xHistory ‡vJuvenile literature. | |
| 655 | 7. | ‡aBiographies. ‡2lcgft ‡0(CARDINAL)326681 | |
| 655 | 7. | ‡aPicture books. ‡2lcgft ‡0(CARDINAL)340542 | |
| 700 | 1 | . | ‡aRussell, Alyssa, ‡eillustrator. |
| 901 | . | ‡a15731459 ‡bOCoLC ‡c15731459 ‡tbiblio ‡sSystem Local | |
