Alan Silberberg is a super talented author and illustrator I met at the TENT program. Alan’s books are playful and funny, but always with a lot of heart. I am so excited to help Alan celebrate his newest book, MEET THE…
Category: Interviews
Interview with Allison Ofanansky, author of A SWEET MEETING ON MIMOUNA NIGHT
I’m so pleased to welcome Allison Ofanansky to chat about her beautiful new picture book A SWEET MEETING ON MIMOUNA NIGHT, illustrated by Rotem Teplow (Groundwood Books). Mimouna is a Moroccan Jewish holiday celebrated right after Passover. Miriam and her…
Interview with Alexis O’Neill, author of JACOB RIIS’S CAMERA
It is an absolute delight for me to welcome my friend, Alexis O’Neill. In her book, JACOB RIIS’S CAMERA, Alexis shares the work of Riis as a photojournalist and reformer. His photographs of the Lower East Side were a catalyst…
Interview with Elizabeth Suneby, author of NO ROOM FOR A PUP!
I’m pleased to welcome (back!) Elizabeth Suneby. We’ve chatted about her earlier books here. Today Elizabeth shares her newest picture book, NO ROOM FOR A PUP (Kids Can Press) co-created and illustrated by Laurel Molk. The story is a charming…
Liza Wiemer Interviews Rachel Kamin – Family Bonding with Audiobooks
I am so excited to share a link to this interview featuring two people I admire greatly – Liza Weimer, author of THE ASSIGNMENT and librarian Rachel Kamin, whose knowledge and passion for books is inspiring. In this interview from…
The Challah Girl – Welcome Bracha K. Sharp
Bracha Sharp is an author and poet. Her picture book THE CHALLAH GIRL (Feldheim) is a sweet tale of Zlatah Leah, whose beautiful challah is known throughout her village. But is her challah special enough to bring a smile to…
Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour! Welcome Monica Hesse, Author of THEY WENT LEFT
Welcome! It is a delight to be a stop on the Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour. The Sydney Taylor Book Award is presented annually by the Association of Jewish Libraries “to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically…
Interview with Liza Wiemer, author of THE ASSIGNMENT
Liza Wiemer is an award-winning educator with over twenty years of teaching experience. Her second young adult novel, The Assignment (Delacorte Press, 2020) tells the story of a high school assignment that requires defending the position of Nazis during World War II.…
Lesléa Newman – I Wish My Father
Lesléa Newman is a beloved author of books for children and adults. Her recent book of poetry for adults, I WISH MY FATHER (a companion to I CARRY MY MOTHER) is a deeply moving exploration of love and loss. An…
Welcome Susan Kusel – THE PASSOVER GUEST
It is such a pleasure to welcome Susan Kusel to chat about her new book, THE PASSOVER GUEST. I first met Susan through the Association of Jewish Libraries. Susan exudes passion for children’s books and it comes as no surprise…