
Press Reviews:
“The story of Russian immigration does not fit neatly into the identity algorithm. Liora Grossman narrates a captivating and universal immigration story in words and illustrations, successfully transcending the formula of contemporary coming-of-age literature.”
– Ofra Rodner, Haaretz
“A raw and heart-wrenching look at the immigration crisis, the accompanying hardships of survival, and the tough encounter with Israelis and being Israeli… Using various voices, Grossman creates a wealth of perspectives on these issues, and the result is fascinating.”
– Mor Fogelman-Dvorkin, Yediot Aharonot
“There are books that tell a personal story, and there are books that tell the story of a generation. The Rules tells the story of Russian immigration from a child’s perspective, in masterful writing and accompanied by soft, intelligent, and meaningful illustrations.”
– Pnina Gefen, Makor Rishon
“…in her debut as a writer, she brings the experiences of a charismatic and courageous new immigrant who faces challenges at home and in society.”
– Nofiah Bar Nitzan, Otiyot La’noar
“…this message, that a group of sheep can defeat the wolf, may be familiar and common in children’s literature, but this story is presented in an original, honest, and sensitive way.”
– Shiri Tzuk, Israel Hayom
“On the occasion of the publication of her book The Rules, the award-winning illustrator tells about the secret her parents forbade her to reveal to the KGB (but she did), about her first Purim costume in Israel, and the realization that even though she is completely Israeli, she will always receive the dubious compliment ‘you write so fluently’
– Interview, La’isha
“…and indeed, once you start reading, it’s impossible not to be drawn in, into the plot, and once you start, it’s hard to stop.”
– Yael Weinberg-Dayan, “Gam Erech Musaf”