Etan Basseri

About The Author

Etan Basseri was born and raised in Berkeley, California with a mix of Sephardic and Ashkenazi Jewish customs. He now lives in Seattle with his wife and children. A Turkish Rosh Hashanah is his second book. His critically acclaimed first book, A Persian Passover, was an Association of Jewish Libraries Holiday Highlights suggested title.

Books by Etan Basseri

A Turkish Rosh Hashanah
By Etan Basseri
Illustrated by Zeynep Özatalay
A Sephardic spin on New Year traditions—engaging, sensory, and rich in cultural education.

When Rafael and his cousins join their Nona at the bustling Istanbul market, they’re not just shopping for apples and leeks—they’re gathering blessings for the Jewish New Year. In A Turkish Ro...
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A Persian Passover
By Etan Basseri
Illustrated by Rashin Kheiriyeh
A warm and colorful story of family, tradition, and kindness set in 1950s Iran—perfect for Passover and year-round reading.

In a small town in Iran, siblings Ezra and Roza are busy helping their family prepare for Passover, the Jewish festival of freedom. There’s flour...
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