@saraharoeste
Sephardic songstress, writer, activist. I rock out in Ladino old and new and write books for kiddos. Books repped by Linda Epstein at Emerald City Literary Agency. #12x12 #SCBWI #kidlit #Sephardic saraharoeste.com
1 week away! 1st sesh of the Livros Lookout Bookclub is “Gateway to the Moon” w/ author Mary Morris 3/17. You’re in for a treat! The Livros Lookout Bookclub builds community by exploring Sephardic-themed books together. All details: saraharoeste.com/livros-lookout. Don’t miss out! Join today! 📖 🪬
Happy International Women's Day! Enjoy this "thank you" to Grasia Nasi - a 16th-Century Sephardic heroine - and to all the other unsung women who have done so much to preserve precious cultures and traditions.
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I love sending gifts! Members of the Livros Lookout Bookclub got some treats in the mail this week. You can too! Along with access to community, acclaimed authors, special resources + more. We’re building up book lovers & Sephardi culture enthusiasts- join the club! saraharoeste.com/livros-lookout
I can’t wait for this! The Livros Lookout Bookclub builds community by exploring #Sephardic themed books together. Our first is Mary Morris’ intriguing “Gateway to the Moon.” You don’t want to miss our sesh with the author on 3/17! Not too late to join! All details: saraharoeste.com/livros-lookout.
Looking for a delicious and fun #Sephardic recipe for Purim? Try Dedos de Aman (Haman's fingers). Purim alegre! youtu.be/U4PRGs-liD8
Episode 2 of the Kantikas Countdown is here! youtu.be/mnUvIDyxmNc?... February’s Ladino artist is the wonderful Miami-based Susana Behar. Hear in her own words about one of her favorite Ladino songs that she’s recorded, then learn more about Susana at susanabehar.com. 🪬🎶
It’s not too late to join the Livros Lookout Bookclub! First session is 3/17 - plenty of time to read Gateway to the Moon by Mary Morris. Can’t make it? No prob!Lots of reasons to join this community of book lovers celebrating Sephardic stories. Learn all about it here: saraharoeste.com. 🪬💙📖
You asked, and ye shall receive! The LIVROS LOOKOUT BOOKCLUB - a virtual community of book lovers and #Sephardic culture enthusiasts. Book discussions, author talks, supplementary resources and more. Sign up today to take full advantage! All the details here: saraharoeste.com/livros-lookout
What a lineup! And lots of fun to be had in between. Join the community of book lovers and Sephardic culture enthusiasts by signing up for the LIVROS LOOKOUT BOOKCLUB today! All info and registration details found here: saraharoeste.com/livros-lookout
I’m kicking off my big bday week with a Tiny Desk video! An original Ladino shoutout I wrote to my favorite Sephardi 16th-century heroine, Dona Grasia Nasi, and to all the other kickass people who’ve done so much to preserve our culture. Full credits, lyrics & translation here: youtu.be/MrS2uNeUxiA
News! News! Read (or watch) all about it! The LIVROS LOOKOUT BOOKCLUB is officially open for registration. Get access to specially curated books and authors and be in community to support and celebrate #Sephardic stories. JOIN TODAY! All info and FAQ’s here: saraharoeste.com/livros-lookout 📖🪬🎉
And we're live!!! Registration is officially OPEN for the LIVROS LOOKOUT BOOKCLUB! Be a part of this special community to celebrate #Sephardic stories - register today and help spread the word! All info and FAQ's are here: saraharoeste.com/livros-lookout 📖🪬🎉
Episode 1 of the Kantikas Countdown is here! The first Ladino artist up is Aviva Chernick from Canada. Hear about a favorite Ladino song she’s recorded, then check out her curated playlist of inspirations: open.spotify.com/playlist/5ey...
For more about Aviva, visit avivachernick.com
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Can’t wait to share episode 1 of my new series, the Kantikas Countdown! I’ll be highlighting a #Ladino artist or ensemble the last Friday of every month. The first episode drops this Friday! Watch this space.
I’m starting a book club! Based off my Livros Lookout web series celebrating Sephardic books, the Livros Lookout Bookclub will include fabulous books, celebrated authors, fun swag, warm community and more. Get ready to celebrate Sephardic stories! Information and registration coming next week. 🪬📚💙
All about my new series - the Kantikas Countdown. Watch this space! Coming soon…
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Jewish kidlit for the win! 2025 was an incredible year for Jewish kids books - and this is one great ”Best-of” list. Honored to have my books mentioned among such wonderful selections! Worth checking them all out - as well as the terrific podcast! bookoflifepodcast.substack.com/p/my-complet...
THRILLED to announce my new 2026 web series! I’ll be hosting the Kantikas Countdown, a monthly highlight of an artist in the global Ladino music world doing innovative work. I can’t wait to share these fab artists with you and show the breadth of our #Ladino music community. Lineup coming soon!
Mary Poppins. Her delight is infectious!
New Years Goals! Want to travel with me and Savor Experience to Croatia in October - on a PRIVATE YACHT to learn about the country’s Jewish and general history through a #Sephardic music and food lens? Register by Jan 15 and enjoy $650 off per person!! ALL INFO: savorexperience.com/croatia-2026
Thanks to everyone who has supported my work this year - whether buying and reading my new children’s books, coming out to one of my concerts, traveling with me and @savorexperience, reading my articles, listening to my music or recommending me to others. I appreciate you!!
So sorry to hear about the passing of scholar Olga Borovaya. I recently reviewed her fascinating book on Ladino literary arts, which I highly recommended. May her memory be for a blessing and her research live on. www.youtube.com/shorts/Zs7jU...
Simon Wiesenthal Genealogy Geolocation Initiative (SWIGGI) is launching a Bitola/Monastir platform, honoring the vibrant history of this N. Macedonian city and celebrating Wiesenthal’s legacy. Learn more in FREE webinar 1/13/26 w/ founders & leading experts. Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
A little snippet of a Ladino song for the Shabbat of Hanuka! Dak il tas. Hanuka alegre! #sephardic
🪬Out of Egypt by Andre Aciman
🪬Sephardi: Cooking the History - Recipes of the Jews of Spain and the Diaspora, from the 13th Century to Today by Helene Jawhara Piner
And so much more. Hanuka alegre (holiday greetings in Ladino) and happy reading!
🪬 People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks
🪬 Sephardic-American Voices: Two Hundred Years of a Literary Legacy edited by Diane Matza
🪬A Ceiling Made of Eggshells by Gail Carson Levine
🪬Hidden Star by Joy Brown
In meantime, here’s a sampling of 9 books (for each night of Hanuka + the Shamash) of the beautiful diversity of Sephardic voices found in books:
🪬Fine, I’m a Terrible Person by Lisa Rosenberg
🪬Gateway to the Moon by Mary Morris
🪬Uno, Dos, Tres: A Sephardic Counting Book by me (😉)
Aren’t these books beautiful? They’re all part of my “Livros Lookout” series, where every week I’ve highlighted a book or author – across genres – who uses Sephardic culture in their work. Last month I reached 100 episodes! You can find all 100 book recs here: saraharoeste.com/files/138594....
Savoring the light tonight on this first night of #Hanukkah. We must.
💔 Bondi Beach.
