Call Me Gebyanesh

Written by
Arlene Rosenfeld Schenker and Gebyanesh Addisu 
Illustrated by
Chiara Fedele
 
Ages: 8+ Years
Last Sent to Families: October 2025
Publisher:
Apples & Honey Press

Synopsis

Gebyanesh loves the things that her family brought with them from Ethiopia, like her name, her mom’s injera bread, and celebrating Sigd. But when her teacher in Israel says “Gebyanesh” is too difficult to pronounce, it’s hard to feel like she belongs in her new home. This true story about finding the courage to be yourself will resonate with anyone who’s ever felt different.

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