In this heartfelt middle school drama, Hannahs schemes for throwing her own bat mitzvahunleash family secrets, create rivalries withbest friends, and ultimately teach Hannahwhat being Jewish is all about.With a delicious mix of prose, poetry, and recipes, this hybrid novel is another fresh, thoughtful, and accessible Versify novel that is cookin'. - New York Times Best-Selling Author Kwame Alexander Hannah Malfa-Adler is Jew . . .ish. Not that she really thinks about it. Shed prefer to focus on her favorite pastime: baking delicious food! But when her best friend has a beyond-awesome Bat Mitzvah, Hannah starts to feel a little envious ...and a little left out. Despite her parents firmno, Hannah knows that if she can learn enough about her own faith, she can convince her friends that the party is still in motion. As the secrets mount, a few are bound to explode. When they do, Hannah learns that being Jewish isnt about having a big party and a fancy dress and a first kiss -- its about actually being Jewish. Most importantly, Hannah realizes that the only persons permission she needs to be Jewish, is her own.
