Review: The Many Problems of Rochel-Leah
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The Many Problems of Rochel-Leah by Jane Yolen, illustrated by Felisha Henditirto Apples & Honey Press (imprint of Behrman House Publishers), 2024 Category: Picture Books Reviewer: Rebecca Klempner Buy at Bookshop.org In The Many Problems of Rochel-Leah , Jane Yolen relates the tale of a distant relative, Rochel-Leah, who grew up illiterate in the shtetl in the 1830s until her great longing to read pushed her to beg, sneak around, and eventually find a way to learn Hebrew. Intially barred from cheder because she was a girl, eventually Rochel-Leah becomes a teacher herself. She's depicted with great spunk and affection. Henditirto's illustrations nicely support the text. Most of the colors of clothing, furniture, and the forest in and around Rochel-Leah's home are subdued, but her dreams of reading--as well as the contents of books--are suffused with a lovely glow, sparkling with holiness and joy. While the story presents two solid messages -- "Torah learning is f