Book Nook - The Christmas Menorahs: How a Town Fought Hate

Originally published to critical acclaim, beloved children’s book The Christmas Menorahs: How a Town Fought Hate resonates with people of all ages as it recounts the true story of how the people of Billings, Montana, stood together against hate and bigotry during the holiday season of 1993. Updated and expanded for a new generation, this true story serves as a poignant reminder of the impact that acts of solidarity can have in the face of injustice. Its themes of loving our neighbors as ourselves and the importance of religious freedom reflect the true meaning of the holidays: a message that is vitally important today.







Also available: Freedom Pancakes for Ukraine
A moving story that explores the power of kindness during difficult times. Take an emotional journey from war-torn Ukraine to the heart of a compassionate volunteer in Poland—and even across the ocean to a young girl in the United States. This inspiring book reminds us of the importance of compassion and kindness, of offering one another the gift of love, values to hold dear during the holiday season.

About the Author

Dr. Janice Cohn is a psychotherapist and children’s book author. She is dedicated to helping adults and children cope with grief, loss, and life transitions and has lectured widely on these topics. She has also spoken at a multitude of venues about how parents can raise compassionate, morally courageous children.

In addition to her children’s books, she is the author of Raising Compassionate, Courageous Children In A Violent World which offers parents strategies and tools to help their children develop into brave and caring adults. Her former newspaper column on raising compassionate children for The Washington Times ran for more than two years, and reached approximately half a million people.

All of Dr. Cohn’s books are linked by the concept of Tikkun Olam—repairing the world. She hopes her books will remind readers that we can all make a positive difference in other people’s lives—and that by doing so, we are helping ourselves as well.