Actress Idina Menzel, sister Cara Menzel hold signing at Northvale bookstore

The event was held at Books and Greetings in Northvale. The sisters wrote two children’s books.

Matt Trapani and Brittany Miller

Sep 13, 2023, 2:30 AM

Updated 250 days ago

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About 250 people attended a book signing on Tuesday to meet actress Idina Menzel and her sister Cara Menzel.
The event was held at Books and Greetings in Northvale. The sisters wrote two children’s books. The first book focuses on Idina’s story, while the second focuses on Cara.
Idina is best known for her roles on Broadway and for portraying the voice of Elsa in Disney’s “Frozen.” Cara is a schoolteacher.
News 12’s Brittany Miller spoke to the sisters about the books and their message for children.


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