Arlene Schenker

Reformed lawyer, picture book writer and reviewer

[Arlene Schenker @ArleneSchenker]

I’m so honored that my book, CALL ME GEBYANESH, was named a best children’s book of 2025 by the Bank Steet College of Education. Thank you Bank Street, Dena Neusner, my wonderful editor at Apples & Honey Press, and ‘Gebby’ for sharing her immigration story.

[Arlene Schenker @ArleneSchenker]

A revealing portrait of a 19th century Manhattan lawyer, George Templeton Strong, distilled from Strong's newly-published 700-page Civil War Diaries, and a window into the human struggle to make sense out of a chaotic world. By Andrew Schenker
https://t.co/I8Vleo5TYY

[Arlene Schenker @ArleneSchenker]

All school-age kids are welcome to join me at Mendon Public Library on MLK Day for a reading of my book and a conversation about feeling different.

[Arlene Schenker @ArleneSchenker]

Check out: "Special Martin Luther King Jr. Day Story Time for Elementary School Children" https://t.co/8RBL5IL1Fy

[Arlene Schenker @ArleneSchenker]

Great story! https://t.co/bd5V6gyIvn

[UnXeptable @UnxeptableD]

🕯️UnXeptable Stands in Solidarity With the Victims and Community in Sydney 🇮🇱

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My book is part of this year’s #SCBWIBookStop! Check out my page, explore the story, and grab your own copy. Let’s spread the joy of children’s books! https://t.co/QFYTtruAXJ

[Arlene Schenker @ArleneSchenker]

I'm so honored that my book, Call Me Gebyanesh, co-authored with Gebyanesh Addisu, is going out to Jewish families with 8-year- olds in a PJ Library edition this month.

https://t.co/idCcO2MVPT

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Author Talk and Storytime with Arlene Schenker https://t.co/EI2hbhylli

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Clawing back public media funding would rip vital services out of our communities – early education, local journalism, emergency alerts, and local connection. Urge your Senators to vote NO @MyPublicMedia: https://t.co/at6tTiYMNZ #ProtectMyPublicMedia

[Arlene Schenker @ArleneSchenker]

@NCJW Such an important message. We need allies to speak up for us as we have spoken up for them. Thank you Sheila Katz and NCJW.

[National Council of Jewish Women @NCJW]

In response to the antisemitic shooting where two young people were murdered outside an event in Washington, DC, Sheila Katz, CEO of National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), released the following statement:

https://t.co/IjXEYNKdWK

[Arlene Schenker @ArleneSchenker]

@NCJW Thank you Sheila Katz for this very important message, and for your appearance delivering this message on MSNBC today. No other organization seems to be talking about allyship. I am a proud NCJW member.

[Arlene Schenker @ArleneSchenker]

Happy Book Birthday: Call Me Gebyanesh Plus Book Giveaway https://t.co/D780L2EVdL via @viviankirkfield
THANK YOU SO MUCH, VIVIAN for all your support!

[Rebecca Gardyn Levington @WriterRebeccaGL]

Tomorrow 4/15 is the #Bookbirthday for I WILL ALWAYS BE… by me & @RaheleJomepour! I'll be traveling so hope you'll help me celebrate a day early! 🥰 TY to my agent @KaitlynLeann17 & editor Luana Horry. Do what you love, love what you do. Always be...YOU!❤️ #kidlit #kidlitart

[Arlene Schenker @ArleneSchenker]

A new review by the Jewish Book Council says CALL ME GEBYANESH "Highly Recommended." https://t.co/WGxH8jRlTc

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@ShmoozeBlog @AHPress Illustration from Roadside Seder

[Arlene Schenker @ArleneSchenker]

My review @shmoozeblog of a fun and different kind of Passover story by @AHPress just in time for the holiday.
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https://t.co/Cs0JCE95Ys
Review: Roadside Seder
Roadside Seder by Anna Levine, illustrated by Naama Lahav Apple

[Arlene Schenker @ArleneSchenker]

A beautiful new biography about a determined and powerful woman by my dear writer friend, Vivian Kirkfield. Great for girls and boys!