{"product_id":"mayas-journey-a-story-of-two-great-grandmothers","title":"Maya's Journey: A Story of Two Great-Grandmothers","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Essie and Martha to Maya--three girls, two journeys, one unforgettable story.\u003c\/b\u003e When young Maya sets out to tell a family story, she uncovers the courage, laughter, and dreams of her great-grandmothers--and discovers the powerful story she was always meant to tell.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMaya loves to make up stories--big, bright, and full of imagination. But when her teacher asks for a true family story, Maya is stumped. What story could she tell? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Her parents introduce her to two remarkable women from their past: Great-Grandma Essie, who crossed an ocean alone to escape danger in Romania, and Great-Grandma Martha, who rode across the American South in a Jim Crow train car to seek fairness and freedom. As Maya listens to their journeys, full of bravery, laughter, and hope, she discovers a powerful truth: her family's story is also her own. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Inspired by real events, \u003ci\u003eMaya's Journey: A Story of Two Great-Grandmothers\u003c\/i\u003e is a moving celebration of intergenerational connection, blended families, and the many ways to be Jewish--and American. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA free downloadable activity guide that highlights the themes in this book is available on the Kalaniot Books website. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAbout Kalaniot Books Kalaniot Books is dedicated to sharing the richness and diversity of Jewish life and culture with today's children and families. With a special focus on amplifying voices from Jewish communities around the world, Kalaniot celebrates the many ways Jewish identity is expressed--through story, song, language, and art. Every book is a window into Jewish heritage, designed to spark curiosity, connection, and pride in young readers.","brand":"Olivia Smith, Marcella White Campbell","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47483298644204,"sku":"9781962011105","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781962011105.jpg?v=1775663090","url":"https:\/\/intl.allstora.com\/products\/mayas-journey-a-story-of-two-great-grandmothers","provider":"Allstora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}