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reconciled after her mother had a health crisis that left her hospitalized for 10 days. Newman stayed until her mother was well enough to be discharged, after which point the two "could remember what had ever fought about." After her release, the two maintained a close relationship. They called daily and visited frequently. She was her mother's primary caregiver in the months before her death. Shortly before dying, her mother gave her permission to write about the experience on the condition that "I'll never have to read it." After her mother's death from bladder cancer and COPD, she published a poetry collection about her, titled
187:, the obligation to repair the world. That value is part of the reason that she has chosen to dedicate much of her work to groups that are underrepresented in children's literature, particularly Jewish and lesbian families, to help those children feel like they belong. Newman's commitment to social justice has brought together her Jewish and lesbian identities. She has stated that everything she writes is influenced by her Judaism. She had little Jewish education as a child, but she became
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had been attacked and was not found for 18 hours, at which point he was in a coma. He offered to let her cancel her appearance, but she felt it was important to come. Shepard, who was on the committee that selected her, died the morning of that Newman's appearance. Committee members had left an empty
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Newman stayed with her father for several weeks after her mother's death, as he struggled to take care of himself. Her father died five years later, after a year in an assisted living facility. There was no clear cause of death, and he had been given a clean bill of health just a week prior. Newman
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Her relationship with her parents was strained as a teenager and throughout her early adulthood. Upon moving out, she had very little contact with them for decades, in part because of their "loud and clear" expectation for her to have a traditional heterosexual marriage. She and her parents
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seat for him in the front row. In her remarks, she promised attendees that she would do all she could to keep his memory alive. Newman was deeply affected by his death and continues to open all lectures on LGBT rights within a dedication to him. She has written two books about
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as a femme. She has made a point throughout her career to write about underrepresented groups. Some of her earliest works, written shortly after she came out, are about Jewish lesbians. She later became known for her children's literature featuring LGBT and Jewish themes.
127:, Leah. And her new name was “Leslèa Newman” She started writing poems when she was 8 to cope with her sadness over her family moving from Brooklyn to Long Island. Newman began writing more seriously as a teenager by participating in poetry contests sponsored by
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in 2015. In 1990, many gay and lesbian couples and their children found the first reflections of their families in this picture book.
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Bubbe Meisehs by Shayneh Maidelehs: An Anthology of Poetry by Jewish Granddaughters About Our Grandmothers.
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Illustrated by Erika Oiler. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. 2002.
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Leslea Newman's literary awards include Creative Writing Fellowships from the
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Write from the Heart: Inspiration and Exercises for Women who Want to Write
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Eating Our Hearts Out: Personal Accounts of Women's Relationship to Food.
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A Loving Testimony: Remembering Loved Ones Lost to AIDS: An Anthology.
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Newman studied education and poetics at the University of Vermont and
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Illustrated by Maria Mola. Lee & Low Books Incorporated. 2017.
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with Georgina Lazaro Leon. Illustrated by Elizabeth Erazo Baez.
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Women on Women: An Anthology of American Lesbian Short Fiction.
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Despite controversy, the book received a favorable review from
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has faced a lot of controversy. The book has landed on the
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Four of her young adult novels have been finalists for the
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Illustrated by Russell Crocker. Alyson Wonderland. 1991.
1881:"October Mourning and Tikkun Olam | Jewish Book Council"
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Pillow Talk II: More Lesbian Stories Between the Covers.
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Nominee for Children's and Young Adult Literature (2010)
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in her poetry program. She has cited Ginsberg and poet
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Garden Variety Dykes: Lesbian Traditions in Gardening.
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SomeBody to Love: A Guide to Loving the Body You Have.
2069:"Top 100 Most Banned and Challenged Books: 2010-2019"
631:. Illustrated by Adriana Romo. Two Lives Publ. 2002.
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Newman, Lesléa; León, Georgina Lázaro (March 2022).
210:. She has written about such topics as being a Jew,
100:, New York City) is an American author, editor, and
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Still Life with Buddy: A Novel Told in Fifty Poems.
528:Illustrated by Laura Cornell. Alyson Press. 1989.
357:words and phrases into her work. She heard lots of
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1413:Becoming Myself: Reflections on Growing Up Female.
206:Lesléa Newman has written and edited 70 books and
2043:"100 most frequently challenged books: 1990-1999"
1304:Bedroom Eyes: Stories of Lesbians in the Boudoir.
2433:Alicia and the Hurricane: A Story of Puerto Rico
2041:Banned & Challenged Books (March 26, 2013).
1292:Pillow Talk: Lesbian Stories Between the Covers.
1096:She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not: Romantic Fiction
1090:Girls Will be Girls: A Novella and Short Stories
990:Alicia and the Hurricane: A Story of Puerto Rico
2158:"Heather Has Two Mommies | Awards & Grants"
2406:Welcoming Elijah: A Passover Tale with a Tail
1167:October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard.
836:Here Is the World: A Year of Jewish Holidays.
491:October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepherd
134:. She was voted "Class Wit" in high school.
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1848:"Surrey book ban under fire from Victoria".
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617:Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
321:October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard
282:. That ban was eventually overturned by the
1655:Kirichanskaya, Michele (December 4, 2023).
1445:Indie Blu(e) Publishing. November 27, 2018.
141:, worked on a farm, and volunteered at the
2409:. Charlesbridge Publishing, Incorporated.
1310:Sappho (Gay & Lesbian Writers Series).
469:Silver Medal. Nine of her books have been
421:and has received the following accolades:
327:, a book-length poem for teens. She wrote
289:Chamberlain v Surrey School District No 36
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2101:"Immroth Memorial Award winner announced"
1932:"School of Writing Faculty and Directors"
1276:Nominee for Anthologies/Nonfiction (1996)
1186:Finishing Line Press. September 19, 2013.
918:Welcoming Elijah: A Passover with a Tale.
532:American Library Association Rainbow List
426:American Library Association Rainbow List
237:Her best-known work is the controversial
1398:Back to Basics: A Butch-Femme Anthology.
1380:for Young Adult / Children's Book (1995)
1363:Am I Blue?: Coming Out from the Silence.
1102:The Best Short Stories of Leslea Newman.
908:Gittel's Journey: An Ellis Island Story.
463:the Dog Writers Association of America's
2571:Am I Blue?: Coming Out from the Silence
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1063:A Letter to Harvey Milk: Short Stories.
944:Illustrated by Tracy Nishimura Bishop.
499:Gittel's Journey: An Ellis Island Story
477:. Her set of children's picture books
265:One Dad, Two Dads, Brown Dad, Blue Dads
145:. She later visited again as part of a
1535:""Lesléa Newman" born - Google Search"
1490:List of LGBT people from New York City
1084:Out of the Closet and Nothing to Wear.
828:. Illustrated by Katherine Blackmore.
791:Illustrated by Carey Armstrong-Ellis.
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473:finalists. In 2009 she received the
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2221:. September 9, 2009. Archived from
1688:"Author's Notebook | Leslea Newman"
1433:Lucky Bastard Press. June 15, 2016.
1163:Orchard House Press. November 2008.
1117:The University of California. 1987.
1078:Every Woman's Dream: Short Fiction.
504:She was the inaugural judge of the
104:best known for the children's book
2652:Jewish American children's writers
1879:Newman, Lesléa (October 3, 2012).
1431:HYSTERIA: Writing the Female Body.
1407:Mentsh: On Being Jewish and Queer.
984:American Psychological Association
946:American Psychological Association
709:. Illustrated by Elivia Savadier.
679:. Illustrated by Machiyo Kodaira.
637:nominee for Children's/Young Adult
603:Illustrated by Elaine Greenstein.
465:Best Book of Fiction Award, and a
383:, originally published in 1989 by
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2697:LGBT people from New York (state)
2677:American women children's writers
1987:Newman, Lesléa (March 24, 2015).
1804:Clement, Olivia (March 1, 2018).
1686:Krasner, Barbara (May 14, 2013).
1595:Newman, Lesléa (March 11, 2021).
869:Sydney Taylor Award Winner (2016)
661:Illustrated by Valeri Gorbachev.
234:has been adapted into a musical.
2601:"Always a Crossword Between Us\"
2014:Tarr, Beth L. (August 1, 2004),
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1439:Peter Lang Us. January 17, 2018.
1115:Love Me Like You Mean It: Poems.
1043:. New Victoria Publishers. 1992.
952:1 2 3 Cats: A Cat Counting Book.
583:Illustrated by Catherine Stock.
540:for Children/Young Adult nominee
434:for Children/Young Adult nominee
149:program for children's authors.
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2047:Office for Intellectual Freedom
1306:Alyson Books. November 1, 2002.
1135:New Victoria Publishers. 1998.
1086:University of California. 1997.
910:Illustrated by Amy June Bates.
867:Association of Jewish Libraries
859:Illustrated by Amy June Bates.
763:Illustrated by Carol Thompson.
745:illustrated by Carol Thompson.
735:Illustrated by Krysten Broker.
651:Illustrated by Peter Ferguson.
459:National Endowment for the Arts
262:, alongside Johnny Valentine's
1717:Newman, Lesléa (May 7, 2021).
1597:"I have been to Israel twice…"
1409:Alyson Books. August 15, 2004.
1359:Alyson Books. January 1, 1995.
1080:New Victoria Publishers. 1994.
1074:New Victoria Publishers. 1990.
1041:In Every Laugh a Tear: A Novel
972:Illustrated by Isabella Kung.
954:Illustrated by Isabella Kung.
699:Illustrated by Ronald Himler.
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1485:LGBT culture in New York City
1066:University of Wisconsin Press
818:Illustrated by David Slonim.
781:Illustrated by Julia Gorton.
344:censorship of LGBT literature
2599:Newman, Lesléa (Fall 2015).
2376:Ketzel, the Cat who Composed
2215:"Stonewall Book Awards List"
2134:American Library Association
2105:American Library Association
1791:Lesley Newman and David Diaz
1470:Children's literature portal
1007:Good Enough to Eat: A Novel.
982:Illustrated by Taia Morley.
970:ABC Cats: An Alpha-Cat Book.
930:for Children's Picture Books
877:Illustrated by Amy Husband.
856:Ketzel, the Cat who Composed
707:The Eight Nights of Chanukah
615:Illustrated by Erika Oiler.
400:American Library Association
2647:American children's writers
2463:. New Victoria Publishers.
1337:HerBooks. December 1, 1991.
1300:Alyson Books. July 1, 2000.
1242:Alyson Books. June 1, 1995.
1184:I Remember: Hachiko Speaks.
1123:Windstorm Collective. 1991.
725:Illustrated by Karen RItz.
649:The Boy Who Cried Fabulous.
593:Illustrated by Karen Ritz.
439:Saturday Is Pattyday (1993)
96:(born November 5, 1955, in
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2712:Jews from New York (state)
2702:21st-century American Jews
1553:"Audio Name Pronunciation"
1394:Alyson Books. May 1, 2001.
1294:Alyson Books. May 1, 1998.
1155:Nominee for Lesbian Poetry
1149:Windstorm Creative. 2000.
1141:Nominee for Lesbian Poetry
928:National Jewish Book Award
838:Illustrated by Susan Gal.
689:Illustrated by Cyd Moore.
564:for Children's/Young Adult
552:. Alyson Wonderland. 1991.
495:National Jewish Book Award
493:. In 2019, she received a
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333:Matthew Shepard Foundation
298:The Boy Who Cried Fabulous
218:, lesbianism, lesbian and
2436:. Children's Book Press.
2128:Krug, Judtih (May 2001).
1885:www.jewishbookcouncil.org
1824:"Heather Has Two Mommies"
1386:for Older Children (1995)
1129:Pride Publications. 1997.
697:The Best Cat in the Word.
687:A Fire Engine for Ruthie.
556:Gloria Goes to Gay Pride.
252:School District 36 Surrey
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2657:American lesbian writers
2299:Felicia's Favorite Story
2272:Gloria Goes to Gay Pride
1422:Things Invisible to See.
1353:HerBooks. April 1, 1994.
703:for Young Readers. 2004.
629:Felicia's Favorite Story
526:Heather Has Two Mommies.
2511:Newman, Lesléa (2020).
2484:Newman, Lesléa (2000).
2457:Newman, Lesléa (1998).
2403:Newman, Lesléa (2020).
2373:Newman, Lesléa (2015).
2296:Newman, Lesléa (2002).
2269:Newman, Lesléa (1991).
2187:Newman, Lesléa (1993).
2099:Wood, Don (June 2001).
1990:Heather Has Two Mommies
1227:Third Side Press. 1991.
1176:Goodreads Choices Award
1072:Secrets: Short Stories.
1057:Short story collections
1047:The Reluctant Daughter.
894:Lerner Publishing Group
879:Lerner Publishing Group
849:Lerner Publishing Group
717:Skunk's Spring Surprise
408:Heather Has Two Mommies
396:Heather Has Two Mommies
381:Heather Has Two Mommies
376:Heather Has Two Mommies
370:Heather Has Two Mommies
353:She often incorporates
312:Heather Has Two Mommies
284:Supreme Court of Canada
240:Heather Has Two Mommies
232:A Letter to Harvey Milk
107:Heather Has Two Mommies
2687:American women editors
2490:. Windstorm Creative.
1574:Jewish Women's Archive
1172:. September 25, 2012.
1133:The Little Butch Book.
727:Henry Holt and Company
681:Henry Holt and Company
581:Too Far Away to Touch.
509:Narrative Poetry Prize
506:Naugatuck River Review
419:School Library Journal
2692:Writers from Brooklyn
2460:The Little Butch Book
2349:"Mommy, Mama, and Me"
2324:"Daddy, Papa, and Me"
2275:. Alyson Wonderland.
1378:Lambda Literary Award
1374:for Literature (1995)
1274:Lambda Literary Award
1153:Lambda Literary Award
1139:Lambda Literary Award
1098:. Alyson Books. 2002.
1092:. Alyson Books. 2000.
994:Children's Book Press
635:Lambda Literary Award
570:Saturday is Pattyday.
562:Lambda Literary Award
538:Lambda Literary Award
487:Stonewall Honor Books
471:Lambda Literary Award
444:Saturday is Pattyday,
432:Lambda Literary Award
365:Selected publications
286:in its 2002 decision
230:Newman's short story
2682:Jewish women writers
2539:"A Loving Testimony"
2517:. Candlewick Press.
2379:. Candlewick Press.
2225:on September 5, 2016
2190:Saturday is Pattyday
1993:. Candlewick Press.
1912:. September 24, 2012
1869:, December 24, 2002.
1773:myjewishlearning.com
1516:. ISBN 9780763690366
1427:. February 25, 2015.
1384:Minnesota Book Award
1372:Stonewall Book Award
842:. September 2, 2014.
826:A Kiss on the Keppie
789:harMiss Tutu's Star.
771:Stonewall Book Award
761:Mommy, Mama, and Me.
753:Stonewall Book Award
743:Daddy, Papa, and Me.
597:. February 18, 1996.
489:as well as her 2013
2249:Jewish Book Council
2075:. September 9, 2020
1936:Spalding University
1775:. February 3, 2016.
1282:My Lover is a Woman
1240:The Femme Mystique.
1104:Alyson Books. 2003.
1001:Young Adult Fiction
914:. February 5, 2019.
479:Mommy, Mama, and Me
340:Spalding University
2574:. Harper Collins.
2302:. Two Lives Publ.
2021:Lambda Book Report
1963:. December 1, 2017
1787:"All about Leslea"
1692:The Whole Megillah
1368:. April 15, 1995.
1214:. January 2, 2021.
1212:Headmistress Press
1204:. January 2, 2018.
1202:Headmistress Press
1195:. January 2, 2015.
1193:Headmistress Press
1190:I Carry My Mother.
1178:Nominee for Poetry
1121:Sweet Dark Places.
1109:Poetry collections
1050:Bold Strokes Books
958:. April 29, 2021.
942:Remembering Ethan.
799:Donovan's Big Day.
739:. October 2, 2007.
546:Belinda's Bouquet.
483:Daddy, Papa and Me
331:when asked by the
295:She also authored
191:at the age of 48.
170:I Carry My Mother.
2581:978-0-06-440587-4
2524:978-1-5362-1577-9
2497:978-1-886383-45-6
2470:978-0-934678-96-4
2443:978-0-89239-455-5
2416:978-1-58089-882-9
2386:978-0-7636-6555-5
2309:978-0-9674468-5-1
2282:978-1-55583-185-1
2200:978-0-934678-52-0
2000:978-0-7636-7989-7
1854:, April 27, 1997.
1555:. April 13, 2022.
1514:Leonard S. Marcus
1418:. April 17, 2007.
1357:Not the Only One.
1347:. March 15, 1994.
1313:Chelsea House Pub
964:978-1-53-620995-2
934:Golden Kite Award
902:9781-5-41-565913-
891:Baby's Blessings.
875:Hanukkah Delight!
846:My Name is Aviva.
830:Amazon Publishing
816:A Sweet Passover.
810:978-1-58-246332-2
795:. August 1, 2010.
729:. April 17, 2007.
671:978-1-32-856122-0
655:. March 15, 2004.
643:Pigs, Pigs, Pigs!
623:Dogs, Dogs, Dogs!
612:Cats, Cats, Cats!
550:Michael WIllhoite
248:Belinda's Bouquet
177:I Wish My Father.
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