On Blackberry Hill is the winner of the 2016 National Jewish Book Award for Young Adult Literature.

 

'On Blackberry Hill depicts the value of multi-generational familial bonds and the journey towards self-discovery which teens . . . will enjoy reading.' - The Jewish Book Council

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'Mann's superb descriptive details about camp life and her ability to convey the difficulties all young people face (without tossing in a traditional happy ending) make the book an excellent read.'
- The Jewish Advocate

News

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"The Pool" (March 2021) and "Exposure" (May 2020) are featured in Byte the Book's
Byte Shorts Showcase.

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Rachel is leading "Writing Practice," a workshop for members of Byte the Book, on May 5th 2021.

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On Blackberry Hill was featured in the Jewish Book Council's "Summer Camp Vibes" book roundup, 2020.

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Rachel is a current MFA candidate and recipient of the Grace Paley Fellowship in fiction at Sarah Lawrence College. 

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