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12/15/07 - LEAP was released as a Yearling/Random House mass market paperback in Summer of 2008, and it was just released in audio book with Recording Books! Check it out here.

08/14/07 - Check out this interview with TeensReadToo.com about Leap! The book is also a favorite tween pick for chapters.indigo, the largest book chain in canada.

02/15/07 - Check out this review of Leap on Pixie Stix Kid Pix... They loved it!

E-mail for school/author-artist visits or purchase of original art at: janezalben@hotmail.com

Leap Alfred A. Knopf / Random House
ISBN 978-0-375-83871-2
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This novel is about Daniel and Krista, swim buddies who have grown older and drifted apart--but when an accident leaves Daniel temporarily paralyzed, he needs Krista's help to swim again. On the "Best Books 2008" List of Bank Street College of Education, and is available in a Yearling/Random House paperback edition.
For ages 10 and up.
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Paths to Peace Dutton / Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN 0525477349
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This picture-book biography is about sixteen people who changed the world. Grades 3 and up.

"The accomplished, vibrant artwork and the graceful narrative clearly express each person's character, approach to life, and accomplishments, making this an enticing introduction to a diverse group of peacemakers."
- School Library Journal

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LIGHT Dutton
ISBN 9780525478270
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In the beginning there was emptiness, like a blank canvas. Then, in a swirl of motion, the Creator made the world. The Creator wanted to finish everything with a special kind of light-a light so powerful it had to be stored away from sight. When the Creator tried to open the jar of light, it shattered, and sparks of light flew everywhere. With flowing paintings and intricate collages made with unusual and varied materials, Jane Breskin Zalben brings to life this timeless legend about why people were created: to find the light and repair the world.

Silver Medal - 2008 Sydney Taylor Award Honor Book

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Saturday Night at the Beastro Harper Collins
ISBN 0-06-029227-X
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"Perfect for pre- or post-school lunch reading, this hilariously urbane collaboration offers a decidedly unappetizing dining experience!"
- Kirkus Review

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Hey, Mama Goose! Penguin Books
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Publisher's Weekly Quill Nominee
New York Times Feature Article
Scholastic Book Fair Selection
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Baby Babka, The Gorgeous Genius Clarion Books
(A Division of Houghton-Mifflin)
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ISBN 0618234896

Koret Foundation Finalist
Starred Review School Library Journal
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Let There be Light: Poems for Repairing the World Penguin Books
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Top Ten Religion Book of the Year"- ALA Booklist

Starred Reviews
- Kirkus and Booklist
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The original art from the Jane Zalben's childrens books are for sale. She is also available for author/artist visits. Please contact janezalben@hotmail.com for further information.
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