Tree of Life: How a Holocaust Sapling Inspired the World

Children’s Book Launch, Read-Aloud, and Family Tu B’Shevat Activity

Sunday, January 21, 2024
2 – 3:30 PM

Come paint a pot and plant seeds of hope in honor of the upcoming Tu B’Shevat holiday in this family-friendly event featuring local author Elisa Boxer reading and signing her newest children’s book, Tree of Life: How a Holocaust Sapling Inspired the World.

Kirkus Reviews calls the book “a gentle, accessible take on resilience.” It tells the true story of children in a World War II prison camp, who secretly planted a sapling that thrives to this day.

A limited number of books will be available for purchase at the event. You can also reserve copies ahead of time and they will be waiting for you when you arrive. All books purchased will include this 8×10 custom art print, from the scene in the book where the children first see the sapling that was smuggled into the prison camp for them to plant:

8×10 custom print featuring artwork by the book’s illustrator, Alianna Rozentsveig. Courtesy of the publisher, Rocky Pond Books/Penguin Young Readers.

All ages welcome. This book does contain age-appropriate Holocaust references for children 5 and up, but parents are asked to use their discretion for younger children who might not yet have an awareness of the Holocaust.

Registration is free but required.

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Author bio: Elisa Boxer is a Maine native and an Emmy-winning journalist whose work has been featured in publications including the New York Times, Inc. magazine and Fast Company. She is the author of numerous acclaimed children’s books, including Hidden Hope: How a Toy and a Hero Saved Lives During the Holocaust.