From the moment Jews arrived in New Amsterdam in 1654, they encountered efforts to exclude them. In her book, Antisemitism, an American Tradition, Pamela S. Nadell shows how, across generations, American Jews have faced discrimination—and fought back with resilience and determination.
In Just Shine! How to Be a Better You, Sonia Sotomayor shares a sweet, powerful story inspired by her mother’s gift for helping others see their brilliance. With vibrant art by Jacqueline Alcántara, this book reminds children that the world is brighter when we all shine together. Also available in Spanish: ¡Solo brilla! Cómo ser la mejor versión de ti mismo
Through insider accounts and sharp analysis, While Israel Slept reveals how years of flawed assumptions and ignored warnings left Israel vulnerable to a shocking assault. Yaakov Katz and Amir Bohbot present a sobering look at the political and military missteps that allowed Hamas to strike at the heart of a nation once thought invincible.
In Out of Gaza | A Tale of Love, Exile, and Friendship, Katharina Galor follows Dima Mansour’s journey from Gaza to Belgium. Their unlikely friendship reveals shared histories of trauma and the enduring power of empathy.
In Bear With Me, historian Daniel Horowitz examines how bears evolved from fearsome symbols of the untamed frontier into global cultural celebrities, from Grizzly Adams to Winnie the Pooh. Known for his sharp cultural insights, Horowitz reveals what our changing relationship with bears says about American identity and imagination.
90 Seconds to Midnight by Charlotte Decroes Jacobs tells the story of Setsuko Nakamura Thurlow, who, after surviving the atomic bombing of Hiroshima at thirteen, dedicated her life to warning the world of nuclear devastation’s horrors. Her relentless advocacy helped shape the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, leading to a historic global ban.
Government secrecy isn’t just a federal issue—it’s a pervasive problem at the state and local levels, where hidden deals quietly impact everyday lives. Through years of investigative reporting, Backroom Deals in Our Backyards by Miranda S. Spivack reveals the stories of five everyday Americans who became accidental activists. As they uncover secret deals, corruption, and a lack of transparency in their local and state governments, their shaken faith in the system transforms into a determined fight for accountability and change.
In Angels in the Cellar, Peter Hahn invites readers into a year of tending vines, harvesting grapes, and rediscovering meaning through the rhythms of nature. Both meditative and evocative, his story celebrates simplicity, connection, and the quiet transformation that comes from working the land.
Amitav Acharya delves into five thousand years of global history to demonstrate that world order has long existed beyond the West’s dominance in his book, The Once and Future World Order. He argues that the retreat of the West opens the door for a fairer, more cooperative global structure where non-Western nations gain greater influence and prosperity.
Few figures have done more to bridge the legal and political worlds of East and West than Jerome A. Cohen. From mentoring future leaders to advocating for political prisoners, his memoir, Eastward, Westward | A Life in Law offers a candid, firsthand account of a remarkable life at the crossroads of law, diplomacy, and reform.
Peter and Amy Bernstein founded Bernstein Literary Agency in 2009. For over two decades, we have worked with over 100 brilliant authors around the globe and across a gamut of subjects to get their books published, and their stories told. We typically work on non-fiction projects, but we have helped bring many fiction books, children’s books, and the occasional cookbook to market. We work with authors in all stages of their careers, from experienced, award-winning, and bestselling ones to debut writers ready to take on the world.
Amitav Acharya
Esther Allen
Gerard Araud
Chris Bohjalian
Andrew Scott Cooper
Vincent Coppola
Eva Dou
Caldwell B., Esselstyn, Jr., M.D.
Bruce Falconer
Gillian Lipton
Sven Steinmo
Robert Suettinger
Tanzina Vega
Olajide Williams
Dalena Wright