Ann Koffsky’s picture book biography, BLAZING HUMOR: MEL BROOKS IS SERIOUSLY FUNNY (Intergalactic Afikoman, 2026), illustrated by Jason Kirschner, offers…
Category: Interviews
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),…