One lousy miracle. Is that too much to ask?
In 1983 storyteller Joel ben Izzy graduated from Stanford University and set off to travel the globe, gathering and telling stories. Since then, he has performed and led workshops in thirty-five countries. Over the years he has also produced six recorded collections of his stories, which have won awards from the Parents' Choice foundation, NAPPA, the ALA, and a Booklist Editors' Choice Honor. Joel is also one of the nation's most sought-after story consultants, supporting organizations and leaders working to make the world a better place, with clients in fields ranging from philanthropy to medicine to technology to entertainment. Joel's first book was the highly acclaimed memoir The Beggar King and the Secret of Happiness, which has been published in seventeen languages and is currently in development as both a film and a musical. He lives with his wife, Taly, in Berkeley, California. They have two grown children.
Praise for Dreidels on the Brain
National Jewish Book Award Finalist
"A welcome addition to the canon of holiday stories."—Booklist
"This fresh, fast-paced read is a must purchase for any middle
school collection. . . . As an aspiring magician, Joel understands
manipulating belief and often uses his magic as a metaphor. . . .
Seriousness is artfully balanced with Joel's comedic explanations
of Yiddish words, and his perception of Jewish traditions."—School
Library Connection
"Relatable and humorous. . . . A coming-of-age novel steeped in
tradition [that] will appeal to anyone who has felt different and
those who believe—or want to believe—in miracles."—VOYA
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