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Danielle Joseph

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Born

in Cape Town, South Africa

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http://www.daniellejoseph.com

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Middle Grade, Picture Books, Young Adult

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November 2008

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I'm the author of the upcoming picture book THE MITZVAH FAIRY (2.4.2025) and the biography of Jewish South African freedom fighter, Ruth First, RUTH FIRST NEVER BACKED DOWN. My other books include, SYDNEY A. FRANKEL'S SUMMER MIX-UP, I WANT TO RIDE THE TAP TAP, SHRINKING VIOLET, INDIGO BLUES and PURE RED. SHRINKING VIOLET was the inspiration for Disney's RADIO REBEL on the Disney Channel! When I'm not writing, I'm either listening to music, eating chocolate or swimming--sometimes all at once!

For more info visit my website at: www.daniellejoseph.com ...more

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BULLY

I finally watched the movie BULLY last night. Man, I knew I was going to cry and I sure did. It's one of those movies that everyone has to see victims, bystanders and bullies alike. The problem is not going to go away unless we address it head on. We lose too many kids every year that have been so relentlessly bullied until they think the only way out is suicide. And then everyone says, oh yeah, Read more of this blog post »

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	Shrinking Violet 3.58 avg rating — 2,836 ratings — published 2009 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Pure Red 3.34 avg rating — 342 ratings — published 2011 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Indigo Blues 3.10 avg rating — 341 ratings — published 2010 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	I Want to Ride the Tap Tap by Danielle Joseph (Goodreads Author), Olivier Ganthier (Illustrator) 3.94 avg rating — 144 ratings — published 2020 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ruth First Never Backed Down by Danielle Joseph (Goodreads Author), Gabhor Utomo (Illustrator) 4.33 avg rating — 48 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sydney A. Frankel's Summer Mix-Up 3.98 avg rating — 51 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Mitzvah Fairy by Danielle Joseph (Goodreads Author), Christine Battuz (illustrator) 4.68 avg rating — 19 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Night Time in the Wild it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Unicorn Composition Notebook: Cute Blank Wide Ruled Notebook Journal Perfect for School, College or Everyday Writing 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Danielle rated a book it was amazing Dr. Seuss's Horton Hears a Hanukkah Party! (Horton's Holiday Tales) by Leslie Kimmelman (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This is such a fun Hanukkah book! I've always been a fan of Horton and this story unfolds into a beautiful Hanukkah tale! It's clever and cute and introduces many Horton fans to the story of Hanukkah and celebrates Jewish joy! I love the added note a ...more
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What a beautiful story! This book may be about Rosh Hashanah but it can most certainly be a a year round read for everyone. It's about family and resilience and Jewish tradition. The illustrations were gorgeous and I am hungry for honey cake after re ...more
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Danielle rated a book it was amazing D.J. Rosenblum Becomes the G.O.A.T. by Abby White (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I was so excited for this debut release and it didn't disappoint! I was drawn right in by D.J.'s voice. I love books that navigate heartache and humor. Beautifully done! I can't wait to see more from Abby! ...more
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Danielle rated a book it was amazing Rewriting the Rules: How Dr. Kathleen Friel Created New Possibilities for Brain Research and Disability by Danna Zeiger (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Rewriting the Rules is such an enthralling and important read. Dr. Kathleen Friel's story is so inspiring and Danna pulls us right in with the charming details from Kathleen's early childhood. The illustrations are realistic and delightful. This stor ...more
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Danielle rated a book it was amazing Gittel by Laurie Schneider (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Gittel is a fabulous read! I was pulled in right from the very first paragraph. Gittel has spunk and chutzpah and I loved getting to know her. Also, I wasn't familiar with rural Wisconsin in the early 1900s so loved learning a bit of history. ...more
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Danielle rated a book it was amazing Kayla and Kugel's Playful Purim (Kayla and Kugel's Jewish Holidays) by Ann D. Koffsky (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This is such a fun story and a great introduction to Purim with laughs along the way. I love the Kugel the dog and the illustrations really bring out his personality. Kayla and Kugel make a great team! I hope we see even more of Kayla and Kugel's adv ...more
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Danielle rated a book it was amazing Happy Passover, Edie Rose! by Joy Preble (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
The delightful text and art are a seamless introduction to the story of Passover and what it means to be a good neighbor. May we all be more like Edie Rose and Mia. This book is definitely for everyone and makes great read aloud.
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Danielle rated a book it was amazing As the Seas Rise: Nicole Hernández Hammer and the Fight for Climate Justice by Angela Quezada Padron (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
As the Seas Rise is a phenomenal, informative read. I really think this book would be good for any age level. It's a great introduction to Nicole Hernández Hammer and how we all as a community can help fight for climate justice. Angela Padron's illus ...more
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“Helen Sustained many falls throughout her life. But as you can see, she steps right up and keeps on going. Falling to her is as natural as sneezing to us”
― Danielle Joseph, Shrinking Violet

tags: fall, hellen-keller, perseverance

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“Cake is for the weak,” Mom always says. Funny, I thought it was for birthdays.”
― Danielle Joseph, Shrinking Violet

tags: cake, humor

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“I mean it. I know Stacy thinks just because you're shy, she can step all over you, but that's B.S.”
― Danielle Joseph, Shrinking Violet

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