Something Special

I have a very special cover reveal! A book that is very dear to me has been picked up by PJ Our Way and will be sent out to readers in June. 

Why so special? It was originally published by my oldest friend in the world, Morri Mostow, by her independent press, Fictive Press, when traditional publishers passed on it. We were delighted when it was shortlisted for the National Jewish Book Awards – the first time any of my books had made that short list despite the many honours many of them had received. 

Sadly, Fictive Press closed a few years ago. However, a short time ago, PJ Library got in touch to say they would like to publish it.

Set in 1882 Arizona, Tuscon Jo features the spunky character, Josephine, a young woman unafraid to push the boundaries. When her father runs for mayor and wants her to behave like a perfect young lady, she would rather ride horses and defy her father by wearing trousers. In the process, she questions what freedom means. Does one person's freedom mean another person loses theirs? Can freedom mean equality? And does being Jewish mean you have less freedom than others? A rollicking Western ride with lots of fun and some tough questions thrown in. Tuscon Jo is also an excellent book for teaching civics in today's complex world.