author
Elma Ehrlich Levinger
b. 1887
Best known for writing lively books that introduced young readers to Jewish history, culture, and identity, this early twentieth-century author also worked as an educator and magazine editor. Her work aimed to make tradition feel vivid, accessible, and at home in American life.
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The New Land Stories of Jews Who Had a Part in the Making of Our Country
by Elma Ehrlich Levinger
About the author
Elma Ehrlich Levinger was an American author and educator born in Chicago in 1887. Reliable library and archival sources describe her as a nationally known writer of plays and books on Jewish history and culture, and note that she studied at the University of Chicago and Radcliffe College.
She wrote more than thirty books for children, along with books for adults, with a strong focus on Jewish history, holidays, and identity. Sources also note her work as editor of Jewish Child, reflecting her larger commitment to helping young readers and families connect with Jewish life in America.
Her writing is remembered for combining storytelling with education. Whether she was writing drama, history, or stories for young people, her books were meant to keep heritage alive and meaningful for a new generation.