The Do More Club

Penguin Random House – Rocky Pond Books

A Jewish boy’s bravery and kindness are tested after an antisemitic attack on his middle school in this rousing novel-in-verse.

Ever since twelve-year-old Josh Kline found an antisemitic note in his family’s mailbox in third grade, he has felt uncomfortable about his Jewish identity. At a new school where he’s pretty sure he’s the only Jew, he’s hoping to just keep religion out of everything . . . until the morning someone sprays swastikas all over the building. That’s when everything changes.

In one of the school counseling groups set up in response to the attack, Josh finally reveals that he is Jewish, and quickly finds out there’s more to the other kids in his grade too: All of them have their own struggles. Maybe Josh can do something to help—to “repair the world” as his rabbi teaches, by starting a Do More club to spread kindness. But making a difference is never simple, even when you have new friends by your side.

Fast-paced and conversation-starting, Josh’s story is an empowering examination of prejudice, bullying, and how to take the first step toward change.

Praise for THE DO MORE CLUB

Named to Michigan Association of School Librarians MISelf in Books list for inclusive books they see learners reading and enjoying in their libraries, chosen for authenticity http://www.mimasl.org/miself-in-books.html

Named to Missouri State Teachers Association’s Best New Books for Missouri Students, 2024, Middle School                                                                                                                        https://www.readingcircle.org/books-for-missouri-students/

Included in the Anti-Defamation League’s Books Matter online bibliography of recommended children’s and young adult books about bias, bullying, diversity and social justice https://www.adl.org/do-more-club

Shortlisted as a 2024 finalist for middle grade books by NAIBA, the New Atlantic Independent Bookseller Association

Named a 2024 Notable Children’s Book in the Language Arts by the Children’s Literature Assembly of the National Council of Teachers of English
https://www.childrensliteratureassembly.org/notables.html

Honored as one of the best books of 2023 by Colby Sharp

Reviewed by amazing book advocate, E Train Talks and featured as a book of the month

Featured on Words, Images, and Worlds with Jason DeHart

Featured on Talks with Dr Shafer – Helping Middle Graders Make Sense of the World

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