"Gathering Sparks" by Howard Schwartz is a captivating exploration of the intersection between Jewish folklore and the modern world. The story follows a collection of characters who confront their pasts and the legacies of their ancestors while navigating the complexities of life. Through richly woven narratives, Schwartz delves into themes of memory, identity, and the sacredness of storytelling. As the characters gather their personal sparks of wisdom and experience, they unite in their quest for understanding and healing, illuminating the profound connections between tradition and contemporary existence. The result is a tapestry of hope, resilience, and the enduring power of stories. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by Roaring Brook Press .

Howard Schwartz is a Jewish folklorist and anthologist. He is author of Elijah's Violin and Other Jewish Fairytales and The Captive Soul of the Messiah: New Tales of Rabbi Nachman and editor of several celebrated anthologies of Jewish poetry and literature. Mary Joslin is the pseudonym of an in-house author. Kristina Swarner decided to become an artist at the age of 3, and has been drawing ever since. Since graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design, she has created award-winning illustrations for books, greeting cards, magazines, wine labels, CD covers, and theatre posters. Her work has been exhibited internationally, including Eric Carle Museum and the Society of Illustrators.