# @etraintalks on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DUi0-TzCdc9
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/55871037-etraintalks-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-02-09T16:47:44.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** E TRAIN TALKS - 12 Year Old Literacy Advocate (@etraintalks) — https://gondola.cc/etraintalks

## Caption

These are my thoughts on Neshama, the beautiful, award-winning middle-grade novel in verse by marcellapixleybooks . Neshama, a Hebrew word meaning “soul,” “spirit,” or “breath,” is deeply rooted in Jewish spirituality, and it is the perfect title for such a meaningful, healing story. 

There is so much more I could say about this soulful novel in verse, but I highly recommend picking up a copy at your local bookstore or library and experiencing it for yourself. It is clear why Neshama was honored with the 2026 Sydney Taylor Book Award. 

This is a story that truly lives up to its name, a story that will be loved by readers of all ages, all generations, and all backgrounds. 10 out of 10. Full book review also available to watch on the E Train Talks website and Youtube Channel - Links in my bio. 📚♥️

👉Be sure to watch my interview with Marcella Pixley-  available on in 2/9/26 at: www.etraintalks.org (link in bio). 

Title: NESHMA 
Author: Marcella Pixley 
Publisher: candlewickpress 
Reviewer: Ethan Minton (E Train) 
Sydney Taylor Book Award, presented by jewishlibraries 
Powered by E Train Talks, Inc. Where Every Child’s Journey Begins with a Book. 

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