Never Again, for Anyone - Hardcover

by Stacy Friedman (Author), Elly Stern (Illustrator)

A gentle and loving children's picture book about a Jewish boy's compassion for others, including Palestinians

Lev loves learning about his Jewish culture and traditions. Ima, his mom, tells him about Bubbie, his great-grandmother, who had to pretend she wasn't Jewish when she was young in order to stay safe. Bubbie heard many people say, "Never again," but she always maintained, "We can't ever let anyone be treated like that again." Bubbie stood up for what she believed in.

When Lev sees a crowd including his friend Ameera marching for Palestine on the street outside his window, he asks Ima if they are speaking out for people being treated unfairly, just like Bubbie. Inspired by Lev's care and bravery, Ima takes him outside to join the march for Palestinian justice and the principle "never again, for anyone."

For ages 6 to 10.

Author Biography

Stacy Friedman (she/her) is a Jewish mama, educator, and organizer committed to creating a world where all children are safe. Guided by cultural teachings of empathy and justice, she learns and teaches with land, food, and community. Never Again, for Anyone is her first book and the first Jewish children's book that supports Palestinian liberation. Stacy lives in Sechelt, BC.

Elly Stern (she/her) is an award-winning artist, animator, and community organizer who uses visual storytelling to inspire change. Through stop-motion filmmaking and mixed media, her works capture the textures of human experience. As a third-generation Holocaust survivor and anti-Zionist Jew from Israel-Palestine, Elly is committed to intertwining art with justice advocacy. Never Again, for Anyone is her first book. Elly lives in Vancouver, BC.