Honey and Me

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Praise for Honey and Me:A 2023 Sydney Taylor Award Honor BookA Kirkus Best Book of 2022* "The need for approval and appreciation is also well developed, as is feeling connected and anchored to one's culture and religion. . . . The story's structure is chronological, with sections named for major events in the Jewish calendar, emphasizing the way that Milla's life is organized around them. . . . Authentic, joyful, achingly real." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "A poignant coming-of-age middle grade novel that follows . . . two best friends navigating social circles, mother-daughter relationships, religious identity, and the complexities of sixth grade bat mitzvah season. . . . While the tweens are a part of a close-knit, modern Orthodox community, the novel showcases the diversity in traditions, expectations, and schools within that community. . . . An effortless story that is both widely relatable and culturally specific. This excellent title featuring main characters not often represented in contemporary realistic fiction is highly recommended." - School Library Journal, starred review"A mostly light episodic novel with a number of strong through lines, the story follows the characters through the school year, with sections named for Jewish holidays and other observances. The honest narrative highlights the sorts of differences within communities that a sixth grader might notice. . . . And while much of the focus is on family, it's also on the maturing girls as individuals as they each figure out what matters to them." - The Horn Book"Puts its finger precisely on the pulse of adolescence, capturing the power, and also heartbreak, of close female friendships, difficult mother-daughter relationships and teachers who change our lives forever." - Jewish Journal"Hon­ey and Me illus­trates that Jew­ish obser­vance can be impor­tant and mean­ing­ful while still leav­ing room for the dai­ly dra­mas of pre­teen-and-teen life. Appre­ci­a­tion for fam­i­ly, com­mu­ni­ty, and close friends is a hall­mark of the sto­ry." - Jewish Book Council"This lively tale of family, friendship and self-discovery is filled with all the warmth that the girls' loving Jewish community has to offer. . . . The author astutely captures the subtle nuances of the relationship between Milla and Honey. . . . young readers of different backgrounds are given a glimpse into the traditions that have shaped both girls." - Canadian Children's Book News"Heartwarming...and inspiring...I loved it!" - M. Evan Wolkenstein, author of Turtle Boy, winner of the 2021 Sydney Taylor Book Award​​​​"A gentle coming-of-age tale of friendship, family and faith that revels in the small moments of Jewish life." - Gayle Forman, New York Times bestselling author of Frankie and Bug, We Are Inevitable, and If I Stay"At once Jewish and universal." - Madelyn Rosenberg, coauthor of Not Your All-American Girl and This Is Just a Test, a Sydney Taylor Book Award Honor Book"Drazin has created an emotional and heartfelt modern-day classic that will resonate with young readers." - Elaine Vickers, award-winning author of Like Magic and Paper Chains