"Coming of Age: 13 B'nai Mitzvah Stories" by Henry Herz is a collection of heartwarming and relatable tales that celebrate the journey of Jewish youth as they prepare for their B'nai Mitzvah. Each story captures the unique challenges, emotions, and growth experienced by thirteen diverse characters, highlighting their personal milestones and cultural significance. The collection emphasizes themes of identity, tradition, and the transition from childhood to adolescence, showcasing the meaningful connections between community, family, and faith. Through relatable experiences and rich storytelling, readers are invited to reflect on their own coming-of-age journeys and the universal quest for belonging and self-discovery. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.

There are 240 pages in this book. This book was published in 2023 by Albert Whitman & Company .

Henry Herz received a bachelor of science degree in industrial engineering and operations research from Cornell University, master of science in operations research from George Washington University, and master of arts in political science from Georgetown University, none of which help him write children's books. His love for fantasy began when he read Where the Wild Things Are (repeatedly) as a child (and as an adult) and was sealed by The Lord of the Rings and Dungeons & Dragons. He enjoys painting Warhammer miniatures, moderating science fiction/fantasy literature panels at conventions, eating Boston cream pie, and writing children's books with his sons, Josh and Harrison. Their first book was featured in Young Entrepreneur, Wired GeekDad, CNN, and the Warner Brothers' website for the Hobbit movie. The Herz writing trio lives in San Diego, California. Jonathan Rosen is a teacher and freelance writer who spends his "free" time being a volunteer coach for his daughter's softball team and a chauffeur for all of his kids. Jonathan was born in New York and is of Mexican descent, though neither place has been really willing to accept responsibility. You can find him on FromtheMixedUpFiles. Com, The Swanky Seventeens, Twitter, and Facebook as well as his own website coming soon. Night of the Living Cuddle Bunnies is his debut novel. Jonathan lives with his family in sunny South Florida.