On this page, you will find all titles related to Temple Israel Minneapolis’s 2021-22 author events.

Please click on any title to read more info and select shipping/pickup options at Magers & Quinn’s website!

Is Superman Circumcised? The Complete Jewish History of the World’s Greatest Hero by Roy Schwartz

A fascinating journey through comic book lore, American history, and Jewish tradition, this book examines the entirety of Superman’s career from 1938 to date, and is sure to give readers a newfound appreciation for the Mensch of Steel!

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Whistle: A New Gotham City Hero by E. Lockhart

Sixteen-year-old Willow Zimmerman reconnects with estranged family friend and real estate tycoon E. Nigma, but after he helps her earn enough for medical treatments for her mom she’s attacked by the monstrous Killer Croc, and upon waking after the fight she gains powers and insight she’ll need to make the right choices.

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Kayla and Kugel’s Happy Hanukkah by Ann D. Koffsky

Young Kayla celebrates Hanukkah with her family and mischievous dog, Kugel, by lighting menorahs, playing dreidel, and sharing the story of how the holiday came to be.

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Golem Girl by Riva Lehrer

The vividly told, gloriously illustrated memoir of an artist born with disabilities who searches for freedom and connection in a society afraid of strange bodies.

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The People’s Painter: How Ben Shahn Fought for Justice With Art by Cynthia Levinson

A lyrically told, exquisitely illustrated biography of influential Jewish artist and activist Ben Shahn.