Jason Belongs, Illustrated by Isabel Muñoz

Jason Belongs is the true story of Jason Schachter McKinney, illustrated by Isabel Muñoz and written by Audrey Ades & Jason Schachter McKinney.

Jason has a big voice. He sings everywhere—until a whisper runs through his Jewish day school: Jason is Black. Is he really Jewish? “Can I be both Black and Jewish?” wonders Jason. He stops caring about Jewish songs and prayers.

His African ancestors’ music continues to touch Jason’s heart and spirit, but he longs for a community where he can be his complete self. When he finds his way to services at a synagogue years later, can Jason learn to sing with his whole spirit, both Black and Jewish?

Jason Belongs was published in the US by Lerner, November 4th 2025. Get your copy here!

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