Teens Write Reviews

These are all book and music reviews written by teens and librarians in our community. Click on the titles to find the items in the Sarasota County Library Catalog.

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Dec 31
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My Name is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok Asher Lev, Born into a strict Hasidic Jewish family in Brooklyn, New York in the 1970s, shows signs of artistic inclination from a very young age. As he grows, his talents and passions develop as well. Before long, his art is considered a threat to the Hasidic community and young Asher must choose between two worlds that make him who he is. My Name is Asher Lev, is a weighty novel with relatable characters and challenging messages. - Anna

My Name is Asher Lev
by Chaim Potok

Asher Lev, Born into a strict Hasidic Jewish family in Brooklyn, New York in the 1970s, shows signs of artistic inclination from a very young age. As he grows, his talents and passions develop as well. Before long, his art is considered a threat to the Hasidic community and young Asher must choose between two worlds that make him who he is. My Name is Asher Lev, is a weighty novel with relatable characters and challenging messages.

- Anna