Author Yvonne David was born in Nairobi, Kenya, and raised there and in London, England. After moving to Florida with her American husband, she earned a degree in English and Organizational Communications from Rollins College and began a writing career. She has written newspaper and magazine articles for global publications. When her son's bar Mitzvah teacher discovered Yvonne's writing talents, she suggested that Yvonne write a book for the Jewish High Holidays. Fascinated with the history of the Jewish settlers in the catskill Mountains, Yvonne chose this setting for Out of the Apple Orchard, her first book for children.Artist Lyn Rodden is the author's sister. She studied fine art and etching at Harrow, Amersham, and Winchester Art Colleges in England. Her paintings of jazz musicians are exhibited and sold internationally. This is her first venture into book illustration. She currently resides in Buckinghamshire, England, with her husband and two daughters.
"In the fall of 1910, a Jewish family moves from the Lower East Side of New York City to the hamlet of Mountaindale in the Catskills for fresh country air. Papa is too sick to work and food is scarce. On his way to school, twelve-year-old Adam Bieman is hungry and sees the apples in the Friedland orchard. He cannot resist the ripe, red fruit.This engaging American tale, interwoven with historical details about the Catskills, captures the essence of the Jewish High Holidays. when trouble begins to multiply for Adam, can he learn to ask for forgiveness, make amends, and start anew?Through the story's rich desriptions and distinctive fine art illustrations, the characters in the Bieman family come alive. with his hair sticking up like a stalk of corn when it is not hidden by Papa's oversized cap, Adam Bieman will capture your heart. Although written for young adults, this book will delight readers of all ages.
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