Sharon’s work as a children’s author is rooted in Jewish history. Her stories (both published and in progress) about immigrants, young artists, hurricane survivors, and chicken farmers speak to children of all backgrounds. An experienced teacher, she frequently visits schools to present her book-based, participatory programs.

A Nickel, a Trolley, a Treasure House (Viking, 2007) transports readers to early 20th century New York City. Lionel, a young immigrant living on the Lower East Side, spends all his time sketching scenes from the streets and crowded tenements around him. His family doesn’t think there’s much use for this odd habit, so Lionel keeps his packet of sketches a secret--until one day a favorite teacher catches sight of it and invites him on a streetcar journey all the way uptown. Their destination is the magnificent Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the trip opens up a world more exciting than Lionel could have imagined.
An Association of Jewish Libraries Notable Book for Younger Readers