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The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen by Isaac Blum
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Oct 17, 2023 | ISBN 9780593525838

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LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD!
A WILLIAM C. MORRIS AWARD FINALIST!

Praise for The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen:

 
The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen is a deeply authentic story about the terror and glory of encountering the outside world without sacrificing who you are—and who you want to be. It’s touching, tragic, and as Jewish as your Bubbe’s cholent.” –Gavriel Savit, New York Times bestselling author of Anna and the Swallow Man
 
“Blum gives the common but often-dismissed spiritual journey of many teens the respect it deserves in this witty, profound look at cross-cultural friendship, courageous honesty, and how a willingness to truly see and love our neighbors can change an entire community.” –Vesper Stamper, National Book Award-nominated author of What the Night Sings
 
“Yehuda ‘Hoodie’ Rosen’s goofy yet deeply thoughtful voice is a perfect guide to the complexities of navigating an ancient religion in the TikTok age. A refreshingly human look at the day-to-day nuances of Orthodox Judaism and the terror of modern antisemitism. I laughed, I gasped, I craved kosher Starburst. Two thumbs up from this nice Jewish girl!” –Tyler Feder, Sydney Taylor Award-winning author of Dancing at the Pity Party
 
The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen is an uncannily insightful and resonant look into a world few of us call home and most never get to see. Bold, brave, and brutally honest, it holds a permanent piece of my heart.” –Dahlia Adler, author of Cool for the Summer
 
The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen is a wry and poignant coming-of-age tale about trying to reconcile two different worlds. As Hoodie begins to reckon with the way his Orthodox community fits into their new town—and the way he fits into his community—he must also ask questions about love, family, and friendship. Both humorous and heartrending, readers will devour this book.” –Hannah Reynolds, Sydney Taylor Honor author of Eight Nights of Flirting
 
“Hoodie’s irreverent and witty voice draws you in immediately; though the novel deals with heavy topics, the pace never lags. I came for the Jewish rep and stayed for Hoodie and Anna-Marie. Can’t wait to see more from Isaac Blum!” –Leah Scheier, Sydney Taylor Honor author of The Last Words We Said
 
“Keenly observant and frequently hilarious, readers will root for Hoodie as he navigates first love, makes mistakes and ultimately trusts his heart.” –Laura Sibson, author of The Art of Breaking Things and Edie in Between

“Isaac Blum has the rare talent of telling searing, visceral truths in a witty, funny, punchy way, that almost makes you forget that he’s opened the window to share something personal, real, heartbreaking and hopeful. The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen is a vital voice in Jewish YA canon.” –Katherine Locke, Sydney Taylor Honor author of The Girl with the Red Balloon

* “Funny, smart, moving, courageous, and so timely it almost hurts.” Kirkus, *STARRED REVIEW*

* “Blum tackles themes of acceptance and community [in] this impressively drawn story.” Publishers Weekly, *STARRED REVIEW*

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“A sharply written coming-of-age story whose protagonist, like any teen, is figuring out where he fits in, under circumstances that are thought-provoking and at times heart-wrenching.” Horn Book Magazine, *STARRED REVIEW*

“Blum’s novel is well plotted, instructive in its portrayal of Orthodox life, and dramatic…with some much-needed humor.” Booklist

“A great addition to a diverse book collection for any YA library.” School Library Journal

Awards

William C. Morris YA Debut Award WINNER 2023

National Book Award Nominee LONGLIST 2022

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