Esther Levy ChehebarChildren's book author Esther Levy Chehebar is a contributing writer at Tablet Magazine, where she covers Sephardic Jewish tradition and community. When her son, Joseph, or "Jojo," was born, as the tenth grandchild he was not the first Joseph in the amily. Following the Sephardic Jewish custom, Jojo was named after his grandfather, and when he got older, wondered why so many of his cousins were also called Jojo. As a result, Chehebar was inspired to write I Share My Name, her new illustrated picture book.Chehebar thinks a great book is one that shares a story that needs to be told and that resonates with her young readers long after the book is closed. She hopes her readers feel connected to her story and learn something about a custom that may be new to them. When she isn't writing entertaining and informative children's books, Chehebar enjoys running outdoors, hosting meals, and spending time with her two children.Chehebar lives in New York with her husband, their kids, their Ori-Pei named Jude, and a couple of fish. I Share My Name is her debut children's book. Read More Read Less