{"product_id":"mayas-journey-a-story-of-two-great-grandmothers-9781962011105","title":"Maya's Journey: A Story of Two Great-Grandmothers","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Essie and Martha to Maya--three girls, two journeys, one unforgettable story.\u003c\/b\u003e When young Maya sets out to tell a family story, she uncovers the courage, laughter, and dreams of her great-grandmothers--and discovers the powerful story she was always meant to tell.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMaya loves to make up stories--big, bright, and full of imagination. But when her teacher asks for a true family story, Maya is stumped. What story could she tell? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Her parents introduce her to two remarkable women from their past: Great-Grandma Essie, who crossed an ocean alone to escape danger in Romania, and Great-Grandma Martha, who rode across the American South in a Jim Crow train car to seek fairness and freedom. As Maya listens to their journeys, full of bravery, laughter, and hope, she discovers a powerful truth: her family's story is also her own. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Inspired by real events, \u003ci\u003eMaya's Journey: A Story of Two Great-Grandmothers\u003c\/i\u003e is a moving celebration of intergenerational connection, blended families, and the many ways to be Jewish--and American. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA free downloadable activity guide that highlights the themes in this book is available on the Kalaniot Books website. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAbout Kalaniot Books Kalaniot Books is dedicated to sharing the richness and diversity of Jewish life and culture with today's children and families. With a special focus on amplifying voices from Jewish communities around the world, Kalaniot celebrates the many ways Jewish identity is expressed--through story, song, language, and art. Every book is a window into Jewish heritage, designed to spark curiosity, connection, and pride in young readers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kalaniot Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/24\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781962011105\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.78lbs","brand":"Marcella White Campbell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52136445968565,"sku":"9781962011105","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_d8e7fed0-9aa9-475e-a6b2-e4ad5d44b693.jpg?v=1767114599","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/mayas-journey-a-story-of-two-great-grandmothers-9781962011105","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}