I am excited to introduce Angela Engel, publisher and founder of The Collective Book Studio! The Collective Book Studio is an independent publisher that is committed to quality books that reflect diverse voices and bring meaningful stories to life. Their…
I am delighted to be a stop on the 2025 Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour! The Sydney Taylor Book Award is presented annually to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience. Presented by the…
I look forward to sharing my interview with illustrator Vesper Stamper about her Sydney Taylor Honor Book in the Picture Book Category, AMAZING ABE: HOW ABRAHAM CAHAN’S NEWSPAPER GAVE A VOICE TO JEWISH IMMIGRANTS written by Norman H. Finkelstein on February…
Rosanne Tolin’s middle grade novel FREEDOM’S GAME (Reycraft Books, 2024) follows Ziggy and Elka, two Jewish children hidden in a French orphanage during WWII. Separated from their families and fearful but hopeful about the future, they become fast friends. Ziggy…
In Jane Sutton’s new picture book ZAYDE BABYSITS BEFORE PASSOVER (Kar-Ben, 2025) illustrated by Kate Chappell, young Ruthie and her grandfather have fun as they help their family prepare for the upcoming Passover Seder. But what happens when it’s Ruthie…
Julie Silverstein and Tami Schlossberg Pruwer’s picture book CHUTZPAH GIRLS: 100 TALES OF DARING JEWISH WOMEN (Toby Press, 2024) features 100 biographies and portraits of impactful Jewish women and girls throughout the ages. From artists to activists, biblical figures, and…
YOU’RE NOT INVITED: AN OOEY-GOOEYS ADVENTURE (Brandylane Publishers, 2025) by Sylvia Rouss and David Titcher, illustrated by Rick Penn-Krauss tells the story of a trio of insects, a worm, a centipede, and a snail who feel like outcasts when they…
In Esty Schachter’s middle grade novel, ANYA’S ECHOES (Lewis Court Press, 2024) Lea is annoyed that her great Aunt Anya will be visiting. But when Lea discovers recordings of Aunt Anya telling stories about her life and the challenges she…
Welcome to this year’s Hanukkah Book Roundup. Here is a selection of new Hanukkah books for 2024. Charley and Seymour’s Hanukkah Miracle by Melody Howard Ritt, illustrated by Nia Gould (Kar-Ben) Charley Chipmunk and Seymour Squirrel find a creative way…
Historical fiction is a wonderful way to introduce young readers to unknown historical events. Rachelle Burk’s picture book A MITZVAH FOR GEORGE WASHINGTON (Creston Books, 2024) illustrated by Chiara Fedele tells the story of Bella, who is excited to learn…