Ann Koffsky’s picture book biography, BLAZING HUMOR: MEL BROOKS IS SERIOUSLY FUNNY (Intergalactic Afikoman, 2026), illustrated by Jason Kirschner, offers…
Interview with Chana Stiefel, author of AWE! IT’S EVERYWHERE
Chana Stiefel’s picture book, AWE! IT’S EVERYWHERE (Scholastic Press, 2026), illustrated by Susan Gal, explores how awe-inspiring (A.W.E. – Awesome,…
Interview with Barbara Lerman-Golomb, author of THE SUKKAH HOP
In Barbara Lerman-Golomb’s board book THE SUKKAH HOP (Green Bean Books, 2026), illustrated by Talia Drigues, a family celebrates Sukkot…
Interview with Jenna Rothberg, author of DELI DAYS
In Jenna Rothberg’s picture book DELI DAYS (Scribble Kids Books, 2026), illustrated by Marta Pantaleo, a child helps their grandfather,…
Interview with Joy Nelkin Wieder, author of ROSH HASHANAH SQUARE-CIRCLE-STAR!: A FIRST SHAPES BOOK
Joy Nelkin Wieder’s board book ROSH HASHANAH SQUARE-CIRCLE-STAR!: A FIRST SHAPES BOOK (Abrams, 2026), illustrated by Aura Lewis, introduces young…
Interview with author Esther Novak and illustrator Susan Gal of I PAINT MY WORLD
In I PAINT MY WORLD (Apples & Honey Press, 2026), written by Esther Novak and illustrated by Susan Gal, a…
Interview with Melissa Stoller, author of STELLA’S SPECIAL RECIPE: A ROSH HASHANAH STORY
In Melissa Stoller’s picture book STELLA’S SPECIAL RECIPE: A ROSH HASHANAH STORY (Kar-Ben, 2026), illustrated by Valerya Milovanova, Stella learns…
Interview with Rachelle Burk, author of DIVING DEEP FOR ROSH HASHANAH: TASHLICH FOR A BETTER WORLD
Rachelle Burk’s picture book biography, DIVING DEEP FOR ROSH HASHANAH: TASHLICH FOR A BETTER WORLD (Intergalactic Afikoman, 2026), illustrated by…
Interview with Amit Trainin, author/illustrator of THERE’S A CROCODILE ON THIS TRAIN!
In Amit Trainin’s picture book, THERE’S A CROCODILE ON THIS TRAIN! (Kalaniot Books, 2026), translated by Ilana Kurshan, a crocodile…
Interview with Artie Bennett, author of THE TENTH MAN
Artie Bennett’s picture book, THE TENTH MAN: A MIRACLE OF JEWISH FAITH AND FRIENDSHIP IN NEW ORLEANS (Holiday House, 2026),…