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Interviews

Interview with Julie Silverstein and Tami Schlossberg Pruwer, authors of CHUTZPAH GIRLS: 100 TALES OF DARING JEWISH WOMEN

January 13, 2025

Julie Silverstein and Tami Schlossberg Pruwer’s picture book CHUTZPAH GIRLS: 100 TALES OF DARING JEWISH WOMEN (Toby Press, 2024) features 100 biographies and portraits of impactful Jewish women and girls throughout the ages. From artists to activists, biblical figures, and…

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Interview with Sylvia Rouss, co-author of YOU’RE NOT INVITED: AN OOEY-GOOEYS ADVENTURE

December 29, 2024

YOU’RE NOT INVITED: AN OOEY-GOOEYS ADVENTURE (Brandylane Publishers, 2025) by Sylvia Rouss and David Titcher, illustrated by Rick Penn-Krauss tells the story of a trio of insects, a worm, a centipede, and a snail who feel like outcasts when they…

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Interview with Esty Schachter, author of ANYA’S ECHOES

December 16, 2024

In Esty Schachter’s middle grade novel, ANYA’S ECHOES (‎Lewis Court Press, 2024) Lea is annoyed that her great Aunt Anya will be visiting. But when Lea discovers recordings of Aunt Anya telling stories about her life and the challenges she…

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Interview with Rachelle Burk, author of A MITZVAH FOR GEORGE WASHINGTON

November 18, 2024

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…

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Interview with Liz Kleinrock and Caroline Kusin Pritchard, authors of WHAT JEWISH LOOKS LIKE

October 16, 2024

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…

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Interview with Dr. Edith Eva Eger, author of THE BALLERINA OF AUSCHWITZ

September 29, 2024

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…

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Interview with Erica Lyons, author of ON A CHARIOT OF FIRE

September 19, 2024

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…

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Interview with Ruth Waters, illustrator of CHALLAH, CHALLAH, FOR YOU AND ME

September 12, 2024

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…

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Interview with June Sobel, co-author of CHALLAH, CHALLAH, FOR YOU AND ME

September 8, 2024

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…

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Interview with Sarah Kapit, author of the RACHEL FRIEDMAN chapter book series

September 5, 2024

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…

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Challah, Challah, for You and Me

Challah, Challah, for You and Me

Challah, Challah, for You and Me
(Apples & Honey Press, 2024)

Apples, Apples, All Year Round

Apples, Apples, All Year Round

Apples, Apples, All Year Round
(Apples & Honey Press, 2022)

D.I.J – Do It Jewish: Use Your Jewish Creativity

D.I.J - Do It Jewish: Use Your Jewish Creativity by Barbara Bietz

D.I.J – Do It Jewish: Use Your Jewish Creativity
(Intergalactic Afikoman, 2020)

Sweet Tamales for Purim

Sweet Tamales for Purim by Barbara Bietz

Sweet Tamales for Purim
(August House, 2020)

The Sundown Kid

The Sundown Kid by Barbara Bietz

The Sundown Kid: A Southwestern Shabbat
(August House, 2017)

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Like a Maccabee by Barbara Bietz

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