CNN anchor’s YA book tackling antisemitism sells whopping 34K — but strangely never hits NYT Best Sellers list

Since its launch on Nov. 11, the YA book “Don’t Feed the Lion” has sold nearly 34,000 copies. That’s a massive feat for a Middle Grade fiction title, nevermind one from a boutique publisher and featuring a pair of first-time authors — CNN global affairs analyst Bianna Golodryga and Israeli news anchor Yonit Levi.

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