Tammar Stein’s illustrated chapter book THE GIANT, THE SLINGSHOT, AND THE FUTURE KING (Apples & Honey Press, 2023) illustrated by Dodo Maeder, retells the story of David and Goliath, as well as David’s life beyond his victory over the giant.…
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Interview with Leslie Kimmelman, author of EVE AND ADAM AND THEIR VERY FIRST DAY
Welcome back, Leslie Kimmelman! In her picture book EVE AND ADAM AND THEIR VERY FIRST DAY (Apples & Honey Press, 2023) illustrated by Irina Avgustinovich, Leslie writes a midrash about the very first day of life for biblical figures Eve…
Interview with David Sherrin, author of BIG BAD WOLF’S YOM KIPPUR
In his new picture book BIG BAD WOLF’S YOM KIPPUR (Apples & Honey Press, 2023) illustrated by Martin Morón, author David Sherrin offers readers a fun, fractured fairytale that explores the essence of Yom Kippur in a meaningful and kid-friendly…
Reading of APPLES, APPLES, ALL YEAR ROUND from E Train
Love this enthusiastic reading of APPLES, APPLES, ALL YEAR ROUND! Thank you, E Train!
Interview with Ann Koffsky, author/illustrator of UNDER-THE-SEA SEDER, and Book Giveaway!
I’m so happy to welcome back my friend, author/illustrator Ann Koffsky to celebrate her new picture book UNDER-THE-SEA SEDER (Apples & Honey Press, 2023). Passover is such an important holiday for families and keeping it meaningful and engaging for kids…
Interview with Deborah Lakritz, author of A PLACE TO BELONG: DEBBIE FRIEDMAN SINGS HER WAY HOME
I am delighted to welcome my friend, Deborah Lakritz, to chat about her newest picture book biography, A PLACE TO BELONG: DEBBIE FRIEDMAN SINGS HER WAY HOME (Apples & Honey Press, 2022), illustrated by Julia Castaño. Debbie Friedman’s music is…
Interview with Elana Rubinstein, author of A DONUT IN TIME
A DONUT IN TIME: A Hanukkah Story is the newest chapter book in the Saralee Siegel series by Elana Rubinstein, with illustrations by Jennifer Naalchigar (Apples & Honey Press, 2022). It’s a delightful series about a girl named Saralee Siegel and her unusual superpower –…
Interview with Gloria Koster, author of DANCE THE HORA, ISADORA
In Gloria Koster’s new picture book DANCE THE HORA, ISADORA (Apples & Honey Press, 2022) illustrated by Barbara Bongini, young Isadora struggles to find a special dance to share with her peers in dance class. But after participating in her…
Interview with Ann Koffsky, author and illustrator of WHAT’S IN TULI’S BOX?
It’s so lovely to welcome back author/illustrator Ann Koffsky! In Ann’s new picture book, WHAT’S IN TULI’S BOX? (Apples & Honey Press, 2022), a kitten named Tuli finds a box full of coins. After learning that the box isn’t a…
AJL Holiday Highlights Fall 2022: APPLES, APPLES, ALL YEAR ROUND
I am pleased to share my new picture book written with June Sobel, APPLES, APPLES, ALL YEAR ROUND: A CELEBRATION OF JEWISH HOLIDAYS (Apples & Honey Press, 2022) illustrated by Ruth Waters was chosen as an AJL Fall 2022 Holiday…