Tami Lehman-Wilzig is an award-winning children’s book author. Her newest book, SOOSIE: THE HORSE THAT SAVED SHABBAT (Kalaniot Books) is beautifully illustrated by Menahem Halberstadt. SOOSIE: THE HORSE THAT SAVED SHABBAT is a delightful tale about a horse who saves the day when the baker is unable to deliver challahs to the community. Tami provides lovely back matter about the Jewish values of caring…
It is such a pleasure to introduce Margie Blumberg from MB Publishing. MB Publishing publishes picture books through YA. It is always interesting to learn about the business side of book publishing. Margie is also an author, so her insights come from a wealth of experience. If you aren’t familiar with MB Publishing please visit www.mbpublishing.com. Margie’s recent book, BUNNY ROMERO’S WHITE…
Alan Silberberg is a super talented author and illustrator I met at the TENT program. Alan’s books are playful and funny, but always with a lot of heart. I am so excited to help Alan celebrate his newest book, MEET THE MATZAH – A Passover Story (Viking, 2021). It’s a perfect follow-up to his recent Hanukkah book, MEET THE LATKES. With…
I’m so pleased to welcome Allison Ofanansky to chat about her beautiful new picture book A SWEET MEETING ON MIMOUNA NIGHT, illustrated by Rotem Teplow (Groundwood Books). Mimouna is a Moroccan Jewish holiday celebrated right after Passover. Miriam and her mom set out to make sweet moufletot pancakes for their family celebration. They invite their Muslim neighbors, and Miriam and Jasmine…
It is an absolute delight for me to welcome my friend, Alexis O’Neill. In her book, JACOB RIIS’S CAMERA, Alexis shares the work of Riis as a photojournalist and reformer. His photographs of the Lower East Side were a catalyst for social change. Having done research about the Jewish community in New York, I was familiar with Jacob Riis’s photos.…
I’m pleased to welcome (back!) Elizabeth Suneby. We’ve chatted about her earlier books here. Today Elizabeth shares her newest picture book, NO ROOM FOR A PUP (Kids Can Press) co-created and illustrated by Laurel Molk. The story is a charming retelling of a classic folktale. Readers will relate to young Mia as she slowly but surely (and lovingly) fills her…
I am so excited to share a link to this interview featuring two people I admire greatly – Liza Weimer, author of THE ASSIGNMENT and librarian Rachel Kamin, whose knowledge and passion for books is inspiring. In this interview from Penguin Random House Audio & Penguin Random House Library Marketing teams, Liza chats with Rachel and her sons about their…
Bracha Sharp is an author and poet. Her picture book THE CHALLAH GIRL (Feldheim) is a sweet tale of Zlatah Leah, whose beautiful challah is known throughout her village. But is her challah special enough to bring a smile to the melancholy prince? When not writing, Bracha loves to muse over her memories of ballet, and spend time with her…
Welcome! It is a delight to be a stop on the Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour. The Sydney Taylor Book Award is presented annually by the Association of Jewish Libraries “to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience.” The year’s Young Adult honor winner is THEY WENT LEFT by Monica Hesse, published by Little,…
Liza Wiemer is an award-winning educator with over twenty years of teaching experience. Her second young adult novel, The Assignment (Delacorte Press, 2020) tells the story of a high school assignment that requires defending the position of Nazis during World War II. Liza utilizes multiple points of view to tell this compelling story.…