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SYDNEY TAYLOR BOOK AWARDS ANNOUNCED!

Tuesday, January 17, 2012 2012 Sydney Taylor Book Awards Announced by the Association of Jewish Libraries Michael J. Rosen and Robert Sabuda, author and artist of Chanukah Lights, Susan Goldman Rubin, author of Music Was It: Young Leonard Bernstein, and…

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Goodbye Simms Taback

Our community was sad to hear about the passing of Simms Taback, creator of Joseph Had a Little Overcoat and many other beautiful books. His contributions to literature for children will be enjoyed for generations. May his memory be a…

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Beyond Lucky – Sarah Aronson

I’m pleased to introduce Sarah Aronson. Sarah holds an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She is the author of two books for young readers: a retelling,The Princess and the Pea: A…

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BLOOD LIE – Shirley Vernick

If you are looking for a compelling historical YA, don’t miss The Blood Lie (Cinco Puntos Press, September 2011) by Shirley Vernick. The book is based on the first blood libel ever reported in the Western Hemisphere. It took place…

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Jognau, the Dreamer

“Jognau, the Dreamer” is an original story by award-winning author Sylvia Rouss and Raoul Wallenberg Prize recipient Ambassador Asher Naim, illustrated by Dawn Phillips. The animated version is narrated by Geoffrey Bennett and produced by Jordan Rouss. If you are…

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OyMG by Amy Fellner Dominy

Amy Fellner Dominy is the author of OyMG (Bloomsbury). The book jacket reads, “Jewish Girl. Christian Camp. Holy Moly.” Ellie Taylor is passionate about speech and debate. So much so, she attends the Christian Society Speech and Performing Arts in…

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