From fake burps to reverse tashlich, new children’s books bring the High Holidays to life
A bumper crop of new kids’ books about the High Holidays is hitting shelves in 2026, surprising close observers of Jewish children’s literature. “It is unusual for multiple Sukkot books to be published in the…
Assessment
A surge of high-quality children's books for the High Holidays, including multiple Sukkot titles in one year, signals growing mainstream interest in Jewish kidlit. The involvement of a secular press suggests the genre is expanding beyond niche publishers. Watch whether this trend continues and what other Jewish holidays gain broader publishing attention.