My friend and colleague, Barbara Krasner, has recently launched Holocaustkidlit.com, a database of Holocaust books for children. The site offers easy access to a wealth of information with a large variety of searchable fields. It is an incredible resource and will no…
The success of PJ Library for younger readers, which provides books of Jewish content to families with children through age eight, has been expanded with PJ Our Way. This is great news for readers (ages 9-11) and for authors! I’m delighted…
The 2017 Sydney Taylor Book Award Silver Winner for Readers is A Hat for Mrs. Goldman – A Story About Knitting and Love (Schwartz & Wade). Mrs. Goldman knits hats for others and explains to her young neighbor Sophia, that “Keeping keppies…
I am thrilled to welcome John Kanzler, illustrator of The Sundown Kid – A Southwestern Shabbat. John has illustrated dozens of children’s books and I couldn’t wait to see his vision for The Sundown Kid. In most cases, authors and…
This interview with Richard Ungar was recently published in the Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter. I am delighted to share it on Jewish Books for Kids. Happy Hanukkah! Richard Ungar is an award-winning author illustrator, and practicing lawyer. He creates picture…
I am delighted beyond measure to share this interview with the amazing Debbie Levy about her book, I Dissent – Ruth Bader Ginsberg Makes her Mark. As soon as I head about it, I couldn’t wait to read I Dissent, and…
My friend Heidi Estrin chats with Rich Michelson about his new picture book biography Fascinating: The Life of Leonard Nimoy. Listen to the podcast here
My friend April Halprin Wayland has a beautiful new book out – just in time for Passover. More Than Enough (Dial Books) is a sweet celebration of appreciation and a perfect read-aloud for all ages. I was lucky enough to…
I am so happy to celebrate Adam and Thomas (Triangle Square Books), this year’s winner of the Sydney Taylor Book Award for older readers. Originally published in French, author Aharon Appelfeld tells the story of two nine-year-old boys whose parents…
I am delighted to welcome Cynthia Levinson to chat about her newest book, Watch Out For Flying Kids! (Peachtree Publishing Company) After teaching at all grade levels, from pre-K through grad students, and working in education policy, Cynthia turned to…