Artie Bennett
Artie Bennett dreamed of being an author. His dreams came true with the publication of THE BUTT BOOK, now a classic children’s book beloved by all. His newest is a powerful true tale, THE TENTH MAN: A MIRACLE OF JEWISH FAITH AND FRIENDSHIP IN NEW ORLEANS. He is also the author of THE TRUE STORY OF ZIPPY CHIPPY: THE LITTLE HORSE THAT COULDN’T, which won the Magnolia Book Award, given by the children of Mississippi. Other acclaimed titles include POOPENDOUS!, PETER PANDA MELTS DOWN, BELCHES, BURPS, AND FARTS—OH MY!, and WHAT’S AFOOT! YOUR COMPLETE, OFFBEAT GUIDE TO FEET. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. HuffPost says: “It appears there is no topic Mr. Bennett can’t make funny and educational.”
The Tenth Man: A Miracle of Jewish Faith and Friendship in New Orleans
The true story of a young man, Alex Brown, racked with grief and guilt over the loss of his Old World grandfather, who stumbles upon an abandoned synagogue. When he hears faint singing, he is drawn to investigate. An elderly congregant, one of nine Holocaust survivors, greets him, pulling him inside as a buzz, “The tenth man, the tenth man,” sweeps the shul. Alex stays for the next six-plus years, developing deep friendships and revitalizing the shul. And, ultimately, he sees each man on his final journey. This powerful, life-affirming story brims with heart and humor. There’s a trove of back matter, including a glossary, pronunciation guide, backstory, epilogue, synagogue history, survivors’ roster, and more. With luminous watercolor artwork from debut illustrator Shira Neiss.