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…
Interview with Rachelle Burk, author of A MITZVAH FOR GEORGE WASHINGTON
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…
Interview with Liz Kleinrock and Caroline Kusin Pritchard, authors of WHAT JEWISH LOOKS LIKE
Liz Kleinrock and Caroline Kusin Pritchard’s new book WHAT JEWISH LOOKS LIKE (HarperCollins, 2024) illustrated by Iris Gottlieb, features thirty-six short biographies of diverse Jewish people, ranging from prominent artists to actors, athletes, and more. The authors emphasize how these…
E Train’s Rosh Hashanah Roundup Panel – Watch Now!
June Sobel and I had the opportunity to participate in E Train‘s Rosh Hashanah Roundup panel alongside Richard Ho, Dori Weinstein, and Annette Schottenfeld. Watch the recording here:
Interview with Dr. Edith Eva Eger, author of THE BALLERINA OF AUSCHWITZ
I am pleased to present my interview with Dr. Edith Eva Eger to discuss THE BALLERINA OF AUSCHWITZ (Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2024), a YA edition of her award-winning memoir THE CHOICE: EMBRACE THE POSSIBLE. In the book, Dr. Eger…
Interview with Erica Lyons, author of ON A CHARIOT OF FIRE
ON A CHARIOT OF FIRE: THE STORY OF INDIA’S BENE ISRAEL (Levine Querido, 2024), a new picture book by Erica Lyons, gorgeously illustrated by Siona Benjamin, follows a grandmother’s account as she tells her granddaughter of the origins of the Bene…
Jewish Book Carnival – September 2024
Welcome to the September 2024 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…
Interview with Ruth Waters, illustrator of CHALLAH, CHALLAH, FOR YOU AND ME
I am delighted to welcome illustrator Ruth Waters! Ruth illustrated my picture books written with June Sobel, APPLES, APPLES ALL YEAR ROUND (Apples & Honey Press, 2022) and CHALLAH, CHALLAH, FOR YOU AND ME (Apples & Honey Press, 2024) out…
Interview with June Sobel, co-author of CHALLAH, CHALLAH, FOR YOU AND ME
I am thrilled to welcome my friend and co-author June Sobel for CHALLAH, CHALLAH, FOR YOU AND ME (Apples & Honey Press, 2024), illustrated by Ruth Waters. Working with June is such a joy, and I am excited to share…
Interview with Sarah Kapit, author of the RACHEL FRIEDMAN chapter book series
Sarah Kapit’s chapter books in the RACHEL FRIEDMAN series including RACHEL FRIEDMAN BREAKS THE RULES (Macmillan, 2024) illustrated by Genevieve Kote follows a girl named Rachel whose enthusiasm, big ideas, and even bigger heart sometimes get her into relatable but…