Interviews

Line Change by Mark Lichtenfeld

Welcome, Mark! Mark Lichtenfeld is the author of LINE CHANGE, a  fun, witty, and powerful YA adventure with special appeal to Jewish day-schoolers and lovers of Israel. LINE CHANGE affirms the sacrifice that day school students, parents, faculty and staff…

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The Eighth Menorah by Lauren Wohl

This year is special – Hanukkah and Thanksgiving will be celebrated on the same day! Something else to be thankful for this Hanukkah is a new book by my dear friend, Lauren Wohl. The Eighth Menorah (Albert Whitman & Company) is…

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Welcome Deborah Heiligman!

I have been a fan of Deborah Heiligman’s books for years. Last summer I had a chance to meet Deborah at the Association of Jewish Libraries Conference in Houston where Deborah was presented with the Sydney Taylor Book Award for her…

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Sydney Taylor Book Awards – 2013

2013 Sydney Taylor Book Awards Announced by the Association of Jewish Libraries The Sydney Taylor Book Award honors new books for children and teens that exemplify the highest literary standards while portraying the Jewish experience. The award memorializes Sydney Taylor,…

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Hanukkah Hop! Welcome Erica Silverman!

Hanukkah starts early this year – it’s time to think about holiday books to share with the children in your life. One of my favorites is Hanukkah Hop! by Erica Silverman, illustrated by Stephen D’Amico. Hanukkah Hop! celebrates the delight of Hanukkah through…

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