In Tziporah Cohen’s wordless picture book AFIKOMEN (Groundwood Books, 2023), readers will experience the history of Passover with detailed illustrations by Yaara Eshet. Wordless picture books are a fascinating art form that requires a clear story arc without text. AFIKOMEN…
Welcome to the March 2023 Jewish Book Carnival. I hope you have a chance to check out these interesting links. Thanks for visiting Jewish Books for Kids…and More! The Jewish Book Carnival is a monthly roundup of Jewish literary links…
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…
Sandy Lanton’s new picture book LILY BLUE RIDING HOOD: A PURIM STORY (Intergalactic Afikoman, 2023) illustrated by Kim Barnes, puts a modern, Jewish spin on the classic Little Red Riding Hood tale. LILY BLUE RIDING HOOD follows a skateboarding girl…
I am excited to share Evelyn Goldfinger’s creative work, WORDS FROM MY HEART: THE HANDS-ON JEWISH PRAYER BOOK. It’s a unique book concept that is interactive and project-based, making prayer accessible for children. Evelyn is passionate about bringing spirituality to…
I’m pleased to share my interview with David Tabatsky about his YA book, THE BOY BEHIND THE DOOR: HOW SALOMON KOOL ESCAPED THE NAZIS (Amsterdam Publishers, 2022). It tells the story of a teen named Salomon Kool, who survives against…
I am thrilled to be a stop on the 2023 Sydney Taylor Book Awards 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 author Erin Silver about her Sydney Taylor Honor Book in the Picture Book Category, SITTING SHIVA (Orca Book Publishers, 2022) illustrated by Michelle Theodore, which will be posted on February 7th. The…
Congratulation to the authors and illustrators honored by the 2023 Sydney Taylor Book Awards. I am pleased to have interviewed some of the winners and notables this past year. Check out the interviews below. Interview with Mari Lowe, author of AVIVA…
The Jewish Book Carnival, a monthly roundup of Jewish literary links from across the blogosphere, has been posted for January 2023. Our host this month is Erika Dreifus at My Machberet Blog. You can see the Carnival here: https://www.erikadreifus.com/2023/01/jewish-book-carnival-january-2023-5783/