October 13, 2026
Within You
A secular pep talk in verse — a reminder that identity, resilience, and belonging are carried within, regardless of the world outside.
ABOUT THE BOOK
A book that fills a quiet gap on the shelf.
When Elyse went looking for books to help her own children feel proud of being Jewish, most of what she found was about holidays and observance — wonderful, but not what she needed. She wanted something that spoke to identity itself: the kind of quiet confidence she wished she'd grown up with.
Within You is a picture book in verse for children in their formative years. It is secular, affirming, and built for reading aloud — a story that tells a child their resilience, their history, and their belonging are theirs to carry, always.
A LOOK INSIDE
Sample spreads
PRAISE
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FOR EDUCATORS & COMMUNITY LEADERS
Bring Within You into your classroom or community.
A downloadable discussion guide helps teachers, librarians, and community leaders open conversations about identity, pride, and belonging with the children in their care.
WHERE TO BUY
Pre-order from your preferred bookseller.