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In 16th-century Portugal, even Doña Gracia's Jewish name was a secret. But she and her merchant husband helped other secret Jews, by persuading the king to protect them during the Inquisition. When her husband died, many said no woman would be able to run their international business, but Doña Gracia did. Escaping Portugal, she helped other Jews do the same, smuggling them out of the country on her spice ships in the night. Only in Turkey was she finally able to live freely as a Jew, and to use her resources to build synagogues, hospitals, and schools. Doña Gracia saved worlds.

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"""May start conversations about being true to oneself and working for a community. Quiet but strong.""―Kirkus Reviews -- (9/2/2023 12:00:00 AM)"

""May start conversations about being true to oneself and working for a community. Quiet but strong.""―Kirkus Reviews ""A truly inspiring story that will surely open the door for discussion and learning. Reviewer Rating: 4""—Children's Literature

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Bonni Goldberg, award-winning author and Jewish educator, lives in Portland, Oregon. She first learned about Doña Gracia in a mother-daughter bat mitzvah class. Bonni believes children would like to know about Gracia too. Alida Massari is an Italian artist specializing in illustration for children. Born in Rome where she studied illustration at the European Institute of Design, she finds inspiration for her work from folk traditions and ancient art. She has illustrated many books, collaborating with Italian, English, German, and American publishers. She lives in Rome, Italy.

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