When two girls meet, they realize that they could be twins, even though they couldn't be more different. Shira is the daughter of a rabbi, and Esther is the daughter of a vaudeville performer. However, Shira dreams of the stage while Esther desperately wants to study the Torah. Their parents want each girl to follow in their footsteps. If only they could switch places, each girl could live out her dream. So, they do; they switch. Can they pull it off? Will each girl achieve her secret dream, or will they be discovered?
About the Author:
Anna E. Jordan (she/her) has an MFA from Vermont College and was the recipient of the 2013 PEN New England Susan P. Bloom Children’s Book Discovery award. Her debut middle-grade novel, Shira and Esther’s Double Dream Debut centers around Jewish joy. She is a member of SCBWI and the DC Children’s Book Guild. She teaches fifth grade, lives in the DC area with her cat Rothko, and is in search of the tastiest Knish.
About the Moderator:
Erica S. Perl writes middle-grade novels, picture books, chapter books, early readers, plays, articles, and more. Her books have received awards and accolades, including the National Jewish Book Award, and three Sydney Taylor Medals.
Ages 8-12
