Fanny's Big Idea
Format:
ISBN13: 9798217003259
|9798217003259
✨ Featured Offer
Brand New
$16.15
List Price: $18.99
🚚
See all 6 offers from $14.45 FREE standard delivery by: 02 Apr 2026
Overview
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Jewish Book Week, this engaging biography introduces children to the influential librarian and immigrant who originated the event.
Fanny Goldstein immigrated to America from Russia when she was six. She loved the fact that in her new country she could borrow books for free and take part in all kinds of activities at the Saturday Evening Girls Club. Right away, her curiosity attracted the notice of the club's founder, who was also the head of the Boston Public Library. It wasn't long before Fanny was hired as the librarian's assistant, and then at thirty-three, as the first Jewish director of a Boston branch library. And when Fanny noticed how rarely Jewish families checked out books about their own history, she had an idea that would influence libraries and readers for decades to come: She decided to host a week-long party to celebrate Jewish books and culture. It was such a success that it launched a national event which has continued for 100 years!
Fanny Goldstein immigrated to America from Russia when she was six. She loved the fact that in her new country she could borrow books for free and take part in all kinds of activities at the Saturday Evening Girls Club. Right away, her curiosity attracted the notice of the club's founder, who was also the head of the Boston Public Library. It wasn't long before Fanny was hired as the librarian's assistant, and then at thirty-three, as the first Jewish director of a Boston branch library. And when Fanny noticed how rarely Jewish families checked out books about their own history, she had an idea that would influence libraries and readers for decades to come: She decided to host a week-long party to celebrate Jewish books and culture. It was such a success that it launched a national event which has continued for 100 years!
| ISBN-13 | 9798217003259 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | |
| Weight | 0.92 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 8.94 x 0.35 x 11.38 In |
| List Price | $18.99 |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Format | - |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Pages | 40 pages |
| Publisher | Rocky Pond Books |
| Published On | 2025-11-04 |
View All Offers
Sort by:
Price
Condition
Seller
Seller Comments
Price
Used, Very Good
Seller details
Half Price Books Inc
Dallas, TX, USA
Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and ...
Free delivery by: 04 Apr 2026
Used, Very Good
Seller details
Housing Works Online Bookstore
New York, NY, USA
Minimal wear to cover. Pages clean and binding tight. shelf wear. bumped edges. Hardcover.
Free delivery by: 04 Apr 2026
✨ Brand New
Seller details
Bookstores.com
Free delivery by: 02 Apr 2026
Brand New
Seller details
Alibris
Sparks, NV, USA
Picture book. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 40 p. Intended for a juvenile audience.
Free delivery by: 04 Apr 2026
Brand New
Seller details
Paperbackshop
Bensenville, IL, USA
New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot of...
Free delivery by: 04 Apr 2026
Used, Good
Seller details
Bonita
Santa Clarita, CA, USA
Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.
Free delivery by: 04 Apr 2026