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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 1h

This week’s highlight in my “Livros Lookout” book series is my newest children’s book, “Bavajadas! That’s Just Silly!” written by ME and illustrated by Annabel Tempest. And that’s NOT bavajadas. 🙃 Available exclusively on Amazon.

Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 1d

Need some book recs? I’ve curated a list of many of the books I’ve reviewed the last 2 years in my Sephardic-themed “Livros Lookout” series - all in 1 easy place! FORGET PRIME, support indie bookstores + check out the full list -across genres- here: bookshop.org/lists/livros-lookout
Happy reading!

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 1d

Oct 7 will always be remembered with heavy hearts. But it’s also cause for celebrating the miracle of my dear cousin Rachel on her 108th (!!) birthday. Rachel is one of 2% of Jews who survived the Holocaust in Bitola (now in N. Macedonia). I’m so lucky my daughters still get to hear her stories.💙

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 2d

"Come step in my sukkah/ Come sing songs all night/ Come feel safe and sheltered/ And all will be alright." Sukkot, one of my favorite holidays, begins tonight! May all of you - whether celebrating this festival or not - feel safe and sheltered in all the ways that bring you peace these days...

Come Step In My Sukkah by Sarah Aroeste

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you Sarah Benor of the Jewish Language Project for this great (and meaningful!) idea to enhance our Sukkot: www.jta.org/2025/10/06/r...

When you invite your ancestors into your sukkah, consider bringing their Jewish languages in, too - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Heritage words add a new wrinkle to an old tradition, writes a linguistics scholar.

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 3d

So many wonderful Jewish picture books out this month! Check out my latest, BAVAJADAS! THAT'S JUST SILLY! along with brilliant books by these other fab #jewishkidlit authors:

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 4d

Building a sukkah this weekend? Learn to make an easy decoration with kiddos - and with a #Sephardic twist! Learn a Sukkot holiday greeting in Ladino while you’re at it…

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 5d

How about a respite from this upside-down world with an upside-down book about nonsense! My new book, BAVAJADAS! THAT’S JUST SILLY!, is out NOW! A board book for littles, this super silly book is a celebration of silliness. Yes, please! Available exclusively on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Bavajadas-Th...

Bavajadas! That’s Just Silly!

Bavajadas! That’s Just Silly! [Sarah Aroeste] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Bavajadas! That’s Just Silly!

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 7d

My new children’s book, BAVAJADAS! THAT’S JUST SILLY! (published by PJ Publishing and illustrated by Annabel Tempest) was just sent out to over 20,000 2-year-old subscribers in US, Canada, UK, & Australia. It’s an upside-down nonsense book - about nonsense! Want to get a copy? Details coming soon…

Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 14d

One week away! Get ready for a NEW BOOK celebrating the sheer joy of silliness. With a #Sephardic twist! Stay tuned for more… 🙃

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 15d

A new essay I've written on how we can help our children "read" Jewish symbols in new, important ways. www.jewishbookcouncil.org/pb-daily/wha...

What I Want for My Kids: Symbolic Bilingualism in Jewish Children’s Books

When we think of bilingualism, we most often think of language—the fluency to convey the same idea in multiple languages.

www.jewishbookcouncil.org

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 16d

Blessings for a happy Jewish new year! Anyada buena and Shanah tovah!

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 17d

And to you!

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 22d

For the Jewish new year (and all year round!), learn with me and Chef Dalia how to make #Seohardic Pumpkin-Feta Rodanches (roses). youtu.be/I7gS70YEMTU?...

Pumpkin-Feta Rodanches (Roses)

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 23d

Listen to a blessing in #Ladino for the Rosh Hashanah seder- a part of the Jewish new year celebration when we recite blessings over special foods to have our wishes come true in the year to come.

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 24d

As we enter this last week before Rosh Hashanah, I offer you all my (#ladino) musical blessing for a sweet and happy year ahead. Anyada buena, dulse i alegre. May it be filled with peace, joy and song. ❤️ youtu.be/GmNtPjO3h_s?...

Anyada Buena by Sarah Aroeste

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · Sep 9

The Rosh Hashanah seder explained! #Sephardic @pjlibrary.org @lernerbooks.bsky.social

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · Sep 8

When your soon-to-be 108 (!!) year old cousin breaks out into #Ladino song for you.

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · Sep 6

forward.com/fast-forward... #kidlit

New crop of High Holidays children’s books take place in Uganda, Hong Kong and a Sephardic home

New stories about forgiveness for kids of all ages channel the Jewish holiday spirit.

forward.com

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · Sep 4

So many lovely, wonderful books! #kidlit

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · Sep 1

It's September! Which means that Rosh Hashanah is on its way. As a companion to my new book, ANYADA BUENA, SHANAH TOVAH, I’ve made a free short educational guide to go along with it, including a coloring page like this! Here’s the full guide - feel free to share: saraharoeste.com/files/136517...

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · Aug 26

What are the 5 tiny delights that give you joy? judithmagazine.substack.com/p/uno-dos-tres

Uno Dos Tres

New Board Books Filled with Jewish Joy

judithmagazine.substack.com

Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · Aug 11

Know any Sephardic teens? Join me and the Ladino High School Club Of America for a #Ladino Colonial Shabbaton Sept 18-21 in Philadelphia! Info here: bivas.org/fall2025

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Deborah Kalb @deborahkalb.bsky.social · Aug 7

Q&A with Sarah Aroeste about her new children's board book, ANYADA BUENA, SHANAH TOVAH.
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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · Aug 7

This week’s Livros Lookout is my newest children’s book, “Anyada Buena, Shanah Tovah” written by ME and illustrated by Maria Mola. A celebration of the Jewish new year- with a Sephardic twist. OUT NOW! Available wherever books are sold. 😊📖🪬 #sephardic #kidlit

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