ELIJAH’S TEARS: STORIES FOR THE JEWISH HOLIDAYS (Pelican Publishing) by Sydelle Pearl features five unique stories for Jewish holidays featuring the prophet Elijah. Incorporating traditional Jewish folklore, each story illuminates the spiritual essence of the holidays. Rossitza Skortcheva’s ethereal black…
Hanukkah Book Roundup 2025
Welcome to the 2025 Hanukkah Book Roundup! The following are a selection of Hanukkah books published this year. Wishing you a wonderful holiday full of love and light! Banana Menorah by Lee Wind, illustrated by Karl West (Apples & Honey…
Hanukkah Book Giveaway – HANUKKAH 1-2-3! A FIRST COUNTING BOOK and THE MOUSE WHO LOVED LATKES by Joy Nelkin Wieder
In honor of Jewish Book Month, I’m delighted to partner with author-illustrator Joy Nelkin Wieder for a Book Giveaway! Joy has graciously offered her two new books, THE MOUSE WHO LOVED LATKES, a delightful picture book written and illustrated by…
Interview with Freda Lewkowicz, author of DANCING ON MEMORIES
Freda Lewkowicz’s new picture book, DANCING ON MEMORIES (Apples & Honey Press, 2025) illustrated by Sally Anne Garland, follows young Sarah, who uses familiar music to help her grandmother, a former ballerina who suffers from memory loss. Using the term…
Interview with Richard Michelson, author of FANNY’S BIG IDEA: HOW JEWISH BOOK WEEK WAS BORN
I’m delighted to chat with Richard Michelson about his new book, FANNY’S BIG IDEA: HOW JEWISH BOOK WEEK WAS BORN (Rocky Pond Books, 2025), illustrated by Alyssa Russell. The book introduces readers to librarian Fanny Goldstein and her life’s work.…
Interview with Tami Lehman-Wilzig, author of THE HENNA HELPER and ON THE WINGS OF EAGLES
Tami Lehman-Wilzig’s newest picture books share Yemenite Jewish history with young readers. ON THE WINGS OF EAGLES (Apples & Honey Press, 2025) illustrated by Alisha Monnin, follows a family as they make the daunting journey from Yemen to Israel. THE…
Interview with Darlene P. Campos, author of THE CENTER OF THE EARTH
It’s my pleasure to welcome Darlene P. Campos and share our interview about her new novel, THE CENTER OF THE EARTH (Blue Handle Publishing, 2025). The story begins in Germany, as the Nazi’s begin to terrorize the Jewish community. Dahlia,…
Interview with Alison Goldberg, author of THE REMEMBERING CANDLE
Alison Goldberg’s newest picture book, THE REMEMBERING CANDLE (Barefoot Books, 2025), illustrated by Selina Alko, is a gentle story about love, loss, and grief. Through the introduction of a yahrzeit candle, a young boy honors his late grandfather with loving…
Interview with Jodie Sadowsky, author of A SUKKAH FOR BELLA
I’m so pleased to introduce author Jodie Sadowsky to chat about her new book, A SUKKAH FOR BELLA (Lovevery Books, 2025). It’s a charming story featuring photo illustrations of Jodie’s own family, including her young niece, Bella. The family prepares…
Interview with editor Michael Leventhal, publisher and editor of THE ULTIMATE CHEESECAKE COOKBOOK
Welcome back, Michael Leventhal! Michael is the publisher of Green Bean Books and the editor of THE ULTIMATE CHEESECAKE COOKBOOK: RECIPES FROM AROUND THE WORLD (Green Bean Books, 2025), a collection of cheesecake recipes from esteemed contributors. Like Michael’s previous…









