Beachwood Kid Named To National Book Reading Team

BEACHWOOD, OH — Liora Fieldman, 10, of Beachwood, has been selected for the PJ Our Way National Design Team.

The PJ Our Way program gives 9-to-12-year-old readers the chance to choose their own age-appropriate book or graphic novel with Jewish characters and storylines each month. Members log into a child-safe website to select their books, leave reviews, watch videos, read blogs and connect with others.

“We are thrilled to have Liora on our team,” said Rachel M. Goodman, who directs the National Design Team. “Team members are great role models for tweens who want to connect to Judaism in fun and engaging ways.”

Liora, a 4th grader at Joseph and Florence Mandel Jewish Day School, will have early access to monthly selections, the chance to interview authors, create web content about the books, participate in workshops and lead conversations among her peers.

“I love to read all different kinds of books,” Liora said. “Being a part of the PJ Our Way National Design Team has been fun. I am reading manuscripts before they’re published and I can help decide what other kids get to read!”

Liora is the daughter of Alyson and Matt Fieldman. She is a member of Congregation Shaarey Tikvah.