# Honey on the Page: A Treasury of Yiddish Children's Literature - Hardcover

by **Miriam Udel** (Editor), **Miriam Udel** (Translator), **Jack Zipes** (Foreword by)

**_Winner, 2021 Reference & Bibliography Award in the 'Reference' Section, given by the Association of Jewish Libraries_**

**An unprecedented treasury of Yiddish children's stories and poems enhanced with original illustrations**

While there has been a recent boom in Jewish literacy and learning within the US, few resources exist to enable American Jews to experience the rich primary sources of Yiddish culture. Stepping into this void, Miriam Udel has crafted an exquisite collection: _Honey on the Page_ offers a feast of beguiling original translations of stories and poems for children.

Arranged thematically--from school days to the holidays--the book takes readers from Jewish holidays and history to folktales and fables, from stories of humanistic ethics to multi-generational family sagas. Featuring many works that are appearing in English for the first time, and written by both prominent and lesser-known authors, this anthology spans the Yiddish-speaking globe--drawing from materials published in Eastern Europe, New York, and Latin America from the 1910s, during the interwar period, and up through the 1970s. With its vast scope, _Honey on the Page_ offers a cornucopia of delights to families, individuals and educators seeking literature that speaks to Jewish children about their religious, cultural, and ethical heritage.

Complemented by whimsical, humorous illustrations by Paula Cohen, an acclaimed children's book illustrator, Udel's evocative translations of Yiddish stories and poetry will delight young and older readers alike.

### Author Biography

**Miriam Udel (Edited and Translated by)**  
**Miriam Udel** is Associate Professor in German Studies and the Tam Institute of Jewish Studies at Emory University and author of _Never Better!: The Modern Jewish Picaresque._

**Jack Zipes (Foreword by)**  
**Jack Zipes** is a preeminent fairy-tale scholar who has written, translated, and edited dozens of books including _The Original Folk and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm_ and _Complete Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde._ He is Professor Emeritus of German and Comparative Literature at the University of Minnesota.

**Number of Pages:** 352

**Dimensions:** 1.1 x 10.2 x 7.1 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** October 06, 2020

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