Artie Bennett’s picture book, THE TENTH MAN: A MIRACLE OF JEWISH FAITH AND FRIENDSHIP IN NEW ORLEANS (Holiday House, 2026), illustrated by Shira Neiss, tells the true story of a grieving young man named Alex who stumbles into a New…
Interview with Rebecca Gardyn Levington, author of I WISH THAT YOU KNEW
In Rebecca Gardyn Levington‘s picture book I WISH THAT YOU KNEW (Little Bee Books, 2026), illustrated by Alyssa Russell, the connection between a child and her grandmother is lovingly shared as the family prepares for the grandmother’s unveiling. Although it’s…
Interview with Deborah Guttentag, author of LETTERBOX BY THE LAKE
I am happy to welcome back Deborah Guttentag. Deborah’s new novel, LETTERBOX BY THE LAKE (Menucha Publishers, 2026), tells the story of two sisters living in 1960s London whose lives are shaped by their family’s harrowing experiences during and after…
Interview with Michael Leventhal and Omer Hoffmann: The Muswell Hill Murals
I am delighted to welcome Green Bean Books publisher Michael Leventhal and illustrator Omer Hoffmann to discuss their project, the Muswell Murals. The murals, which are featured on the wall of London’s Muswell Hill Synagogue, were commissioned to honor the…
Interview with Jessie Atkin, author of OODLES OF NOODLES
Jessie Atkin’s counting board book OODLES OF NOODLES (A Counting Word Play Board Book for Toddlers) (Little Bee Books, 2026), illustrated by Moesha Kellaway, follows hungry animals as they enjoy their favorite foods. Utilizing a fun rhyme scheme (like a…
Interview with Richard Ho, author of A FLAME BURNS ON: LIGHTING THE YAHRZEIT CANDLE
Richard Ho’s picture book A FLAME BURNS ON: LIGHTING THE YAHRZEIT CANDLE (Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2026), illustrated by Carmel Ben Ami, is a touching, thoughtful story that introduces young readers to the concept of a yahrzeit candle. After…
Interview with Janice Hechter, author of THE POWER OF HER PAINTBRUSH
Janice Hechter’s picture book biography, THE POWER OF HER PAINTBRUSH: THE STORY OF THERESA BERNSTEIN (Kar-Ben, 2026), tells the interesting life story of artist Theresa Bernstein. Despite experiencing sexism, antisemitism, and often difficult circumstances, Theresa persevered and eventually became a…
Article on Aish.com – My Father’s Bar Mitzvah at 81
I am so pleased to share this piece I wrote about my dad on Aish.com. I hope you enjoy reading it. https://aish.com/my-fathers-bar-mitzvah-at-81/
Interview with Maxine Rose Schur, author of DAY OF DELIGHT: A Jewish Sabbath in Ethiopia
It is my honor and pleasure to welcome back Maxine Rose Schur! In her picture book, DAY OF DELIGHT: A JEWISH SABBATH IN ETHIOPIA (Kalaniot, 2026), a reprint of the 1994 classic illustrated by Brian Pinkney, the joy of Jewish…
Interview and Book Giveaway with Ilana R. Wieder, author of SHIRA THE SINGING PUPPY
In Ilana R. Wieder’s picture book SHIRA THE SINGING PUPPY (Kar-Ben, 2025), illustrated by Alexandra Colombo, an enthusiastic singing dog named Shira is hushed all week long. But when the sun goes down after Shabbat, Shira finally gets to use…