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Elsa Oriol
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K-3
Illustrated by
Elsa Oriol.
David is a sofer, or Torah scribe. He has a collection of damaged Torahs, including ones rescued from the Holocaust and Hurricane Katrina. One day, his granddaughter inspires him to use those scrolls to create a "recycled Torah." Accompanied by dark acrylic and gouache illustrations, the story is ponderous but effectively conveys the importance of honoring tradition and history.
Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith
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