Avi Steinberg Books

Avi Steinberg embarks on a unique journey through the locations mentioned in The Book of Mormon, blending travelogue with personal exploration. His quest takes him from Jerusalem to ancient Mayan ruins and upstate New York, ultimately reaching Missouri, the purported site of Eden. Along the way, he confronts both Joseph Smith's complexities and his own. This genre-bending work is witty and thought-provoking, examining the human drive to create stories and highlighting the enduring impact of narrative.

Avi Steinberg navigates his post-college life as a freelance obituary writer, feeling lost compared to his peers. Seeking purpose and benefits, he takes a job at a Boston prison library, where he encounters a diverse cast of inmates, including con men and minor prophets. Through their interactions, he explores themes of connection and redemption while sharing their poignant stories with humor and insight. This memoir offers a unique glimpse into prison culture and one man's quest for identity amidst the chaos.

This clever debut picture book from a New Yorker cartoonist tells three zany tales at the same time, while teaching kids how to write their own story.