Rachel Friedman Is Not the Queen - by Sarah Kapit

About the Book

Rachel is so excited about Purim, and she's especially excited to star in her Hebrew school's Purim spiel! She'll get to dress up like a queen and put on a play in front of everyone. But when her teacher announces the cast, Rachel doesn't get the leading role of Queen Esther-her best friend Maya does! Rachel has to learn how to step aside and let someone else be the star of the show in this laugh-out-loud story about friendship.

Book Synopsis

In this heartwarming chapter book, Rachel celebrates Purim--and learns the joy of sharing the stage.

Rachel is so excited about Purim, and she's especially excited to star in her Hebrew school's Purim spiel! She'll get to dress up like a queen and put on a play in front of everyone.

But when her teacher announces the cast, Rachel doesn't get the leading role of Queen Esther--her best friend Maya does! Rachel has to learn how to step aside and let someone else be the star of the show in this laugh-out-loud story about friendship.

Review Quotes

"Features pitch-perfect friendship dilemmas and wonderful models for working through big feelings in a diverse setting...Recommended for all first chapter book collections."--School Library Journal

"Big, relatable emotions take center stage in this festive friendship tale."--Kirkus

About the Author

Sarah Kapit is the author of numerous books for young readers. Her novel GET A GRIP, VIVY COHEN! was a Schneider Family Honor title and received the Washington State Book Award. In 2024, Sarah launched the Rachel Friedman series, beginning with RACHEL FRIEDMAN BREAKS THE RULES. The Rachel Friedman books, a Ramona Quimby-inspired series with Jewish themes, are illustrated by Genevieve Kote. Sarah lives in Bellevue, WA with her partner and their twin cats. In her previous life, Sarah earned a PhD in History from UCLA.

Genevieve Kote is a French Canadian illustrator and comic book artist based in Montreal. She loves bringing characters' and animals' adventures to life. In her free time she can be found reading, baking or exploring. She shares her studio with her cat, Clara, and many plants.