Q&A with Sitting Shiva author Erin Silver
The book isn’t just about how one culture deals with loss, it’s also about the power of community and the beauty of tradition.
The book isn’t just about how one culture deals with loss, it’s also about the power of community and the beauty of tradition.
Sitting Shiva, a new picture book written by Erin Silver and illustrated by Michelle Theodore, was released this May by Orca Book Publishers during Jewish Heritage Month.
“COVID has created a tense and anxiety-filled world which has made parenting even more challenging,” says Dr. Roberts. “It is hard for parents to keep their cool when under stress—but it is absolutely essential for the wellbeing of their children.”
Reading a book together can help to create a safe space to explore themes and topics in a classroom. Carefully selected by Orca’s Education Sales Manager Sarah Hartley, the stories and nonfiction books featured below offer a gentle way to start discussions around mental health.