Creator Bio
Nina Jaffe
b. 1952
Born in New York City, Nina Jaffe is an author, folklorist, and storyteller. She teaches in the graduate faculty at the Bank Street College of Education in New York. Jaffe’s writing introduces children to folklore from around the world, particularly traditional Jewish stories. Among her many honors and citations are two Sydney Taylor Awards and a Smithsonian Notable Award.
Entries in the Posen Library by This Creator
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Elijah and the Fisher Boy
One day, Elijah the Prophet was walking down the road. It was a bright, sunny day. Tree branches blew softly in the wind, and small birds chirped around his head. As he walked, he began to think about…