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Little Women and Black Beauty were the first two books that I read once I had moved past picture books or small chapter books. I was 8 and these books had no pictures, just words, words, words. Here is what I discovered.

Opening a new book was like crossing a threshold into somebody else's world. As long as I stayed in that world, I had new friends, saw new things, discovered new experiences. It was like being invited to spend a vacation with people you had never met before doing new and wonderful things.

Finishing the book was like saying good-bye. Everyone hates good-byes. But saying good-bye to a book – as hard as that can be – has one saving grace. You can go back anytime you like. There is a standing invitation to visit anytime.

Oh – and there actually were pictures. I found them – in the words. Full color. Wide screen. Limited only by my imagination.

Once I had discovered the joy of reading, I knew then, that someday, somehow, I wanted to write something wonderful for someone else to read. I wanted to open a door for someone else. Issue an invitation:

WELCOME TO

MY WORLD !!

Tovah S. Yavin

Telling the Story of Jews in America

Jews and the American West

The year is 1883, and David Kamen works for his father, peddling goods in Indian Territory west of his home in Wichita, Kansas. He and his uncle meet homesteaders and Indians as they travel through blizzards and cattle drives, surviving snakes and rushing rivers.

When an opportunity arises to own land in the new Oklahoma territory, David and Uncle Simon are eager to journey west and stake their claim. But as they face unforeseen obstacles, they wonder if they'll ever be able to realize their dreams.

In this captivating book by award-winning author Tovah S. Yavin, readers will walk west with David as this little-known period in American Jewish history comes to life.

Available from https://menuchapublishers.com/

In Wars and Commerce

It's the summer of 1814.

The British are advancing on Baltimore where Jacob Franks and his family live. They've already burned down Washington, D.C.

Will Baltimore be next?

Step back to 1909 and an almost forgotten chapter in American history.

Follow an exciting journey down the C & O Canal through slippery tunnels, near drownings and threatening thunder storms. Add in the sick mule for a wild adventure!

And one for the Sports Fans!!

All-Star Season

Award-Winning Sports Novel

Reuven and Avi-

Which brother will make All-Stars?

Available from www.amazon.com

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