Slow Down, Shoshi!: It's Shabbat in Uganda -- Shoshana Nambi, Hardcover

Shoshi and her grandfather bring their coffee crop to the local market in Uganda. But will they get everything they need in time for Shabbat? A joyful celebration of the Abayudaya Jewish community and their traditions.

"Hurry up Jajja," Shoshi urges her grandfather on as they travel to bring their coffee crop to the local market in Uganda. But in her rush will she remember to buy everything the family needs for their Shabbat dinner? At the end of the day Shoshi realizes that the true beauty in this weekly celebration can be found in taking the time to savor community.

Author: Shoshana Nambi
Publisher: Kalaniot Books
Published: 09/16/2025
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781962011051
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 08/02/2025 pg. 1

About the Author
Shoshsana Nambi grew up in the Abayudaya Jewish community in the eastern part of Uganda. She is the author of THE VERY BEST SUKKAH: A STORY FROM UGANDA. This book won the National Jewish Book Award and the Sydney Taylor Honor medal in 2022. Shoshana lives with her daughter in California where she is the assistant rabbi at Congregation Beth Am. Moran Yogev is an Israeli illustrator and graphic designer. She graduated with distinction from the Minshar School of Art in Tel Aviv. Moran illustrated Shoshana Nambi's first book, THE VERY BEST SUKKAH: A STORY FROM UGANDA. She lives in Israel with her husband, Nis, sons Adam and Omer, and their lovely dog, Menny.