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How a Mensch from Massachusetts Saved Yiddish Literature for Generations to Come

By Sue Macy Pictures by Stacy Innerst
Jump into dumpsters, crawl through cramped attics, and rummage around musty basements on a thrilling treasure hunt to save history. Aaron Lansky was on a mission to rescue any book written in Yiddish, the language spoken by generations of European Jews. When experts guessed there were only a few thousand of these books left in the world, Aaron knew he had to act fast before they were lost forever. Follow his incredible journey as he defies the odds to collect nearly one and a half million books, preserving a rich culture and vital stories for the future. Accompanied by bold and beautiful illustrations, this inspiring true story shows how one person's dedication can rescue an entire piece of history and keep a beautiful language alive.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 48 Pages
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