“Using her own voice to break the glass ceiling, Cantor Ostfeld’s story is one of bravery and inspiration; Sasso captures the risk and rewards of Ostfeld’s courageous path to cantorate.”

-Jill Abramson, Director, Debbie Freedman School of Sacred Music, Hebrew Union College- Jewish Institute of Religion

I Libri Book DesignJanuary 8, 2025

“This book is a powerful invitation for every girl who was told she was too loud, too bossy, or that she could not or should not follow her passion.”

-Rabbi Angela W. Buchdahl, Senior Rabbi, Central Synagogue (New York)

I Libri Book DesignJanuary 7, 2025

“A magical, coming-of-age story [that] captures the spirit of a Jewish girl finding her voice in the face of gender discrimination from both peers and teachers.”

-Rabbi Carole B. Balin, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of Jewish history, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion

I Libri Book DesignJanuary 6, 2025

“Rabbi Sandy Sasso has provided us, once again, with a delightful children’s book that will inspire boys and girls to pursue pioneering aspirations despite convention and mindless traditionalism.”

-Dr. Gary P. Zola, Executive Director Emeritus, Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives & Edward M. Ackerman Family Distinguished Professor of the American Jewish Experience, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion

I Libri Book DesignJanuary 5, 2025

“A story where dreams can come true! When faced with a ‘no,’ ask ‘why not?’ Cantor Barbara Ostfeld inspires and encourages us to sing out loud with joy!”

-Cantor Deborah Katchko-Gray, fourth generation cantor, second woman to serve a Conservative congregation, founder and past president of the Women Cantors' Network

I Libri Book DesignJanuary 4, 2025

“I know from personal experience what it means to be the first of something. [Cantor Ostfeld’s story is] captured for our youngest readers who will be inspired to make their dreams come true.”

-Rabbi Sally J. Priesand, First Woman Rabbi Ordained in North America

I Libri Book DesignJanuary 3, 2025

“In this touching and meaningful story, the young girl grounds herself in singing and a love for making music in the synagogue.”

- Mark Kligman, Professor of Ethnomusicology and Musicology, Mickey Katz Endowed Chair in Jewish Music at UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, Director of Lowell Milken Center for Music of American Jewish Experience

I Libri Book DesignJanuary 2, 2025

“A woman who breaks the glass barrier in a thousand year old profession with talent and courage.”

–Jack Mendelson, Cantor, Humorist, Concert Artist, Teacher

I Libri Book DesignJanuary 1, 2025