I am delighted to present this year’s winners of The Sydney Taylor Book Award for Younger Readers, Richard Michelson and…
Category: Interviews
Almost A Minyan by Lori Kline
Lori Kline’s new book, Almost A Minyan, illustrated by Susan Simon, is a poetic story of a little girl’s connection…
Welcome Susan Krawitz – Viva Rose!
The history of the Old West is full of interesting figures. Jewish history of the Southwest is a passion of…
Getting Ready for Hanukkah! A New Visit with Pamela Ehrenberg
I have been a fan of Pamela Ehrenberg since I first read her novel Ethan, Suspended. I am delighted to…
Welcome – Laya Steinberg
Laya Steinberg is an award-winning author. She is also an artist, teacher, and gardener. Laya’s newest book, The Best Sukkot…
Welcome – Erika Dreifus!
Erika Dreifus is a “writer’s writer,” and I have long admired her work and contributions to the community of creatives.…
Welcome – Arthur Levine
Arthur Levine is well-known as the co-editor of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter Books, and his role as editor and publisher…
Barbara Krasner – Holocaustkidlit.com
My friend and colleague, Barbara Krasner, has recently launched Holocaustkidlit.com, a database of Holocaust books for children. The site offers easy access…
Catriella Freedman – PJ Our Way
The success of PJ Library for younger readers, which provides books of Jewish content to families with children through age…
Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour – Silver Medal Winner, A Hat for Mrs. Goldman
The 2017 Sydney Taylor Book Award Silver Winner for Readers is A Hat for Mrs. Goldman – A Story About Knitting…