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💙⚾️🧡After the @mets huge Subway Series win over the Yankees yesterday, there’s no better time to pick up YASHA’S AMAZIN’ BAR MITZVAH by Margaret Gurevich @margieg10 !

Set during the electric 1986 Mets season, this heartfelt middle grade novel follows thirteen-year-old Yasha Reznik as he navigates a new town in New Jersey, his upcoming Bar Mitzvah, and one very important dream: seeing the Mets win the World Series.

Equal parts funny, heartfelt, and baseball-filled, YASHA’S AMAZIN’ BAR MITZVAH is perfect for readers who love stories about finding where you belong and believing in something bigger than yourself.And honestly… after this weekend, Mets fans know exactly how that feels!

Available both in-store and online at Books of Wonder!💙⚾️🧡

#gomets #kidslit #jewishheritagemonth #bookstagram

💙⚾️🧡After the @mets huge Subway Series win over the Yankees yesterday, there’s no better time to pick up YASHA’S AMAZIN’ BAR MITZVAH by Margaret Gurevich @margieg10 !

Set during the electric 1986 Mets season, this heartfelt middle grade novel follows thirteen-year-old Yasha Reznik as he navigates a new town in New Jersey, his upcoming Bar Mitzvah, and one very important dream: seeing the Mets win the World Series.

Equal parts funny, heartfelt, and baseball-filled, YASHA’S AMAZIN’ BAR MITZVAH is perfect for readers who love stories about finding where you belong and believing in something bigger than yourself.And honestly… after this weekend, Mets fans know exactly how that feels!

Available both in-store and online at Books of Wonder!💙⚾️🧡

#gomets #kidslit #jewishheritagemonth #bookstagram

Why is self-acceptance sometimes so difficult?

My guest, Margaret Gurevich, shares her perspective on what it means to truly accept yourself—and what she hopes readers take away from her latest work, *Yasha’s Amazing Bar Mitzvah*.

Her work is shaped in part by her experience growing up as a Russian immigrant, where themes of identity, belonging, and connection show up throughout her stories.

🎧 Want more? Listen to the full conversation on the latest episode of Starter Girlz

ICYMI — I loved spending time with authors Diana Malkin and Margaret Gurevich in The Locher Room.

Two very different stories, but both filled with heart and powerful messages about identity, belonging, and understanding where we come from.

Margaret and I also talked about the rise of antisemitism and the importance of empathy — and why stories like Yasha’s Amazin’ Bar Mitzvah matter right now. Diana’s The Crossing brings together themes of immigration, health, and cultural connection in a way that speaks to both children and parents.

If you missed this conversation, take some time to watch today — and if you have kids, or friends with kids, both of these books would make incredibly meaningful gifts.

Both books are available now. 🎥 Click link in profile to watch this today.
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Tomorrow in The Locher Room — I’m looking forward to welcoming authors Diana Malkin and Margaret Gurevich live at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Margaret’s new novel, Yasha’s Amazin’ Bar Mitzvah, is a heartfelt coming-of-age story about growing up between cultures, navigating identity, and trying to fit in while holding onto who you are.

Diana’s The Crossing explores immigration and health awareness through a powerful and deeply personal lens.

It’s a conversation about belonging, resilience, and the stories that shape us.
Join us tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Click link in profile to watch this episode LIVE.
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#TheLocherRoom #Authors #LiveInterview #BookTalk #Storytelling

Tomorrow in The Locher Room — I’m looking forward to welcoming authors Diana Malkin and Margaret Gurevich live at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Margaret’s new novel, Yasha’s Amazin’ Bar Mitzvah, is a heartfelt coming-of-age story about growing up between cultures, navigating identity, and trying to fit in while holding onto who you are.

Diana’s The Crossing explores immigration and health awareness through a powerful and deeply personal lens.

It’s a conversation about belonging, resilience, and the stories that shape us.
Join us tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Click link in profile to watch this episode LIVE.
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#TheLocherRoom #Authors #LiveInterview #BookTalk #Storytelling

📚 Book Recommendation:
This was such a sweet, heartfelt read that completely stole my heart 🥹⚾️ Yasha’s Amazing Bar Mitzvah follows a young boy trying to figure out who he is while navigating friendship, family, and fitting in after a big move. His bond with Bernie and their shared dream of seeing the Mets win the World Series adds the most touching layer to this story. It’s meaningful, emotional, and full of heart—perfect for younger readers and honestly anyone who loves a story about identity and belonging.

💬 QOTD:
Have you ever struggled to fit in somewhere new—and what helped you feel like you belonged?
#BookTok #MiddleGradeReads #ComingOfAge #BookRecommendation

I’m looking forward to a really meaningful conversation in The Locher Room next Thursday, April 9th at 7:30 p.m. ET when authors Diana Malkin and Margaret Gurevich join me live.

Margaret’s new novel Yasha’s Amazin’ Bar Mitzvah takes us back to 1986, following a young Russian American boy trying to navigate a new life in suburban New Jersey after leaving Brighton Beach. As he prepares for his Bar Mitzvah, he’s also struggling with identity, belonging, and what it really means to be “American.” It’s a story filled with humor, heart, and a very real look at growing up between two cultures.

At the same time, Diana’s children’s book The Crossing explores immigration, health awareness, and cultural diversity through the eyes of four unforgettable characters—bringing together deeply personal themes in a way that speaks to both children and parents.

Two very different stories, but both rooted in identity, resilience, and finding your place in the world.

Join us live on April 9th at 7:30 p.m. ET.

#TheLocherRoom #Authors #BookTalk #LiveInterview #YashasAmazinBarMitzvah

I’m looking forward to a really meaningful conversation in The Locher Room next Thursday, April 9th at 7:30 p.m. ET when authors Diana Malkin and Margaret Gurevich join me live.

Margaret’s new novel Yasha’s Amazin’ Bar Mitzvah takes us back to 1986, following a young Russian American boy trying to navigate a new life in suburban New Jersey after leaving Brighton Beach. As he prepares for his Bar Mitzvah, he’s also struggling with identity, belonging, and what it really means to be “American.” It’s a story filled with humor, heart, and a very real look at growing up between two cultures.

At the same time, Diana’s children’s book The Crossing explores immigration, health awareness, and cultural diversity through the eyes of four unforgettable characters—bringing together deeply personal themes in a way that speaks to both children and parents.

Two very different stories, but both rooted in identity, resilience, and finding your place in the world.

Join us live on April 9th at 7:30 p.m. ET.

#TheLocherRoom #Authors #BookTalk #LiveInterview #YashasAmazinBarMitzvah

I’m looking forward to a really meaningful conversation in The Locher Room next Thursday, April 9th at 7:30 p.m. ET when authors Diana Malkin and Margaret Gurevich join me live.

Margaret’s new novel Yasha’s Amazin’ Bar Mitzvah takes us back to 1986, following a young Russian American boy trying to navigate a new life in suburban New Jersey after leaving Brighton Beach. As he prepares for his Bar Mitzvah, he’s also struggling with identity, belonging, and what it really means to be “American.” It’s a story filled with humor, heart, and a very real look at growing up between two cultures.

At the same time, Diana’s children’s book The Crossing explores immigration, health awareness, and cultural diversity through the eyes of four unforgettable characters—bringing together deeply personal themes in a way that speaks to both children and parents.

Two very different stories, but both rooted in identity, resilience, and finding your place in the world.

Join us live on April 9th at 7:30 p.m. ET.

#TheLocherRoom #Authors #BookTalk #LiveInterview #YashasAmazinBarMitzvah

Check out this piece on @news12nj about Yasha’s Amazin’ Bar Mitzvah!
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We clean up well! Wonderful time at family wedding!

Come party with Yasha!
So thankful for everyone who made this book possible! Let's go @mets !

Editorial: @publishingalexw
Design: @jaymakesbooks & @mclairecruz
Cover illustrations: @catarinaoliveirastudio
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