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Golodryga and Levi Publish 'Don't Feed the Lion,' a YA Novel Tackling Antisemitism

The journalists say they wrote it to give families a tool to discuss antisemitism after Oct. 7.

Overview

  • Released Nov. 11 by Arcadia, the debut novel targets readers ages 9 and up as a resource for Jewish and non-Jewish families.
  • The story follows Chicago siblings who face antisemitism at school and online after a famous soccer player's remark triggers a wider backlash.
  • Authors Bianna Golodryga of CNN International and Yonit Levi of Israel’s N12 drew on personal experiences, including questions from their own children.
  • A central theme highlights kids’ moral clarity when adults or institutions struggle to address antisemitic incidents effectively.
  • After early reluctance from major publishers, the authors considered self-publishing before Arcadia, led by Michael Lynton, agreed to publish.