(With Barbara Rush) The Diamond Tree: Jewish Nursery Tales from around the World, illustrated by Uri Shulevitz, HarperCollins (New York, NY), 1991.

Sleepwalking beneath the Stars, illustrated by John Brandi, BkMk Press ( Kansas City, MO), 1992. Gathering the Sparks: Poems, 1965-1979, Singing Wind Press (St. Vessels, Unicorn Press (Greensboro, NC), 1976. The Four Who Entered Paradise: A Novella, illustrated by Devis Grebu, J. Schwartz, Rossel Books (New York, NY), 1984.Īdam's Soul: The Collected Tales of Howard Schwartz, J. The Captive Soul of the Messiah, Cauldron Press, 1980, published as The Captive Soul of the Messiah: New Tales about Reb Nachman, illustrated by Mark Podwal, Schocken ( New York, NY), 1983. Midrashim: Collected Jewish Parables, Menard Press (London, England), 1976. WRITINGS:Ī Blessing over Ashes, Tree Books (Berkeley, CA), 1974. Louis Arts and Humanities Commission, 1981 selection as one of the 100 best children's books of the year, New York Public Library, 1983, for Elijah's Violin and Other Jewish Fairy Tales, and 1996, for The Wonder Child and Other Jewish Fairy Tales American Book Award, Before Columbus Foundation, 1984, for The Captive Soul of the Messiah: New Tales about Reb Nachman notable book selection, American Library Association, 1991, nomination for National Jewish Book Award, children's literature category, 1992, and Sydney Taylor Book Award, 1992, all for The Diamond Tree: Jewish Tales from around the World honorary doctorate, Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies, 1996 notable book for children selection, Smithsonian, 1996, for Next Year in Jerusalem: 3,000 Years of Jewish Stories, and 2000, for The Day the Rabbi Disappeared: Jewish Holiday Tales of Magic Aesop Prize, American Folklore Society, 1996, for Next Year in Jerusalem, and 2000, for The Day the Rabbi Disappeared National Jewish Book Award, children's literature category, 1996, for Next Year in Jerusalem, and 2000, for The Day the Rabbi Disappeared Anne Izard Storytellers' Choice Award, 1998, for The Wonder Child and Other Jewish Fairy Tales, and 1998, for A Coat for the Moon and Other Jewish Tales finalist for National Jewish Book Award, Jewish Thought category, 1999, for Reimagining the Bible: The Storytelling of the Rabbis Young Adult Book Award, Keystone State Reading Association, 2001, for Ask the Bones: Scary Stories from around the World inducted into University City High School Hall of Fame, 2001 National Jewish Book Award finalist in children's literature category, 2002, for Invisible Kingdoms: Jewish Tales of Angels, Spirits and Demons Aesop Accolade, American Folklore Society, 2003, for Invisible Kingdoms National Jewish Book Award in the Reference category, 2005, for Tree of Souls: The Mythology of Judaism. AWARDS, HONORS:įirst place award, Academy of American Poets, 1969 poetry fellow, St.

Louis, MO, from instructor to professor of English, 1970. Louis, MO, instructor in English, 1969-70 University of Missouri, St. E-mail- CAREER:įorest Park Community College, St. Office-Department of English, University of Missouri-St. Louis, MO son of Nathan (a dealer in jewelry and antiques) and Bluma Schwartz married Tsila Khanem (a calligrapher and illustrator), Jchildren: Shira, Nati, Miriam. The family would like to thank the caregivers of Vitas healthcare for their kindness and compassion.Born April 21, 1945, in St. Louis, Campus Box 1247, 7425 Forsyth Blvd., St. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Sheri’s name may be made to RVCL Research Center Washington University in St. Visitation for Sheri 9:45 AM Wednesday at Shaare Emeth until time of service. Rest in peace our sweet Baby Jayhawk.įuneral service Wednesday, October 5, 10:30 AM at Congregation Shaare Emeth, 11645 Ladue Road with interment to follow at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery, 650 White Road. She will be truly missed by all who knew her kindness, humor and zest for life. She bravely fought her very rare disease with strength and courage. Sheri spent her last days surrounded by family. Sheri was a published author included in the book “Productivity” and was a presenter to many state and national organizations. Sheri was a dedicated and accomplished healthcare executive with a clinical background in occupational therapy. Dear sister-in-law of Jill Schwartz and Judy (Guy) Schwartz-Jaffe. Loving mother of Bryan and Allyson Schwartz.

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