Historical fiction is a wonderful way to introduce young readers to unknown historical events. Rachelle Burk’s picture book A MITZVAH FOR GEORGE WASHINGTON (Creston Books, 2024) illustrated by Chiara Fedele tells the story of Bella, who is excited to learn…
Liz Kleinrock and Caroline Kusin Pritchard’s new book WHAT JEWISH LOOKS LIKE (HarperCollins, 2024) illustrated by Iris Gottlieb, features thirty-six short biographies of diverse Jewish people, ranging from prominent artists to actors, athletes, and more. The authors emphasize how these…
I am pleased to present my interview with Dr. Edith Eva Eger to discuss THE BALLERINA OF AUSCHWITZ (Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2024), a YA edition of her award-winning memoir THE CHOICE: EMBRACE THE POSSIBLE. In the book, Dr. Eger…
ON A CHARIOT OF FIRE: THE STORY OF INDIA’S BENE ISRAEL (Levine Querido, 2024), a new picture book by Erica Lyons, gorgeously illustrated by Siona Benjamin, follows a grandmother’s account as she tells her granddaughter of the origins of the Bene…
I am delighted to welcome illustrator Ruth Waters! Ruth illustrated my picture books written with June Sobel, APPLES, APPLES ALL YEAR ROUND (Apples & Honey Press, 2022) and CHALLAH, CHALLAH, FOR YOU AND ME (Apples & Honey Press, 2024) out…
I am thrilled to welcome my friend and co-author June Sobel for CHALLAH, CHALLAH, FOR YOU AND ME (Apples & Honey Press, 2024), illustrated by Ruth Waters. Working with June is such a joy, and I am excited to share…
Sarah Kapit’s chapter books in the RACHEL FRIEDMAN series including RACHEL FRIEDMAN BREAKS THE RULES (Macmillan, 2024) illustrated by Genevieve Kote follows a girl named Rachel whose enthusiasm, big ideas, and even bigger heart sometimes get her into relatable but…
Alison Goldberg’s picture book EIGHTEEN FLOWERS FOR GRANDMA (Red Comet Press, 2024), illustrated by Jesse White, is a sweet intergenerational story about Sadie, her grandma, and their shared love of art. When Sadie wants to make a gift for her…
Julie Salamon’s picture book ONE MORE STORY, TATA! (Minerva, 2024) thoughtfully explores the loving relationship between young Ruby, her great-grandmother, Tata, and the generations in between. Beautifully illustrated by Jill Weber, ONE MORE STORY, TATA! is a delightful story that…
I’m so excited to open this box! CHALLAH, CHALLAH, FOR YOU AND ME (Apples & Honey Press, 2024), my newest book co-authored with June Sobel and illustrated by Ruth Waters, celebrates the many kinds of challah we share with friends…