Children of the Book: A Memoir of Reading Together

“Charming…Kurshan’s widespread knowledge of all things literary and biblical is as impressive as her generosity as a parent eager to impart her own infectious joy.” —Wall Street Journal

A mother’s celebration of the power and wonder of lifelong reading

Zibby Owens, My Most Anticipated Books 2025

In Children of the Book, Ilana Kurshan reveals how literature weaves an invisible thread through the tapestry of family life. Kurshan, a mother of five living in Jerusalem, struggles to balance her p...