The Garlic Eaters (preorder)

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Publication date: Fall 2026

About the book

This whimsical children’s book stars a Yiddish-speaking family whose home is made entirely out of garlic. The Garlic Eaters love how the plant smells and tastes; they even wear garlic peels and sleep on garlic cloves. Then one day, a large mole breaks through their beloved home, forcing them to leave. Thus begins the family’s journey to find a new place to live—and a community that will embrace their way of life.

Full of heart and Yiddish vocabulary, The Garlic Eaters gently introduces children to an age-old story: the experience of being exiled and alienated because of one’s identity, and starting over somewhere else—and the repair that can be found in community and care. 

About the author

Madison Safer is an illustrator who is happiest in a forest full of mushrooms. She is inspired by Jewish paper cuttings, quilt patterns, and the warmth of a fire after a very cold day. When she is not napping or drawing, Madison is best found drinking tea, practicing her challah braid, or stealing flowers. She lives in the sleepy hills of Western Massachusetts with her mischievous pup, Virginia Woof. 

Book details
Paperback | $18.95
Publication date: Fall 2026