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…
Category: Interviews
Richard Ungar – Yitzi and the Giant Menorah
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 Dissent – Ruth Bader Ginsberg Makes her Mark by Debbie Levy and Elizabeth Baddeley
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…
The Book of Life Podcast – Richard Michelson and Leonard Nimoy
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
More Than Enough – A Visit With April Halprin Wayland
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…
The Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour! Adam and Thomas by Aharon Applefeld, translated by Jeffrey M. Greene, illustrated by Phillippe Dumas
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…
Welcome Cynthia Levinson! Watch Out for Flying Kids!
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…
Welcome Janice Hechter – Avi’s Choice
Avi’s Choice is a picture book about Bikur Cholim, visiting the sick. Avi has a big baseball game and his friends are waiting. But his grandpa is sick and a visit from Avi would really cheer him up! Avi’s Choice is…
Welcome Susan Meyer!
Susan Lynn Meyer is the author of two picture books, New Shoes and Matthew and Tall Rabbit Go Camping. She is also the author of two middle-reader historical novels, Black Radishes (winner of the Sydney Taylor silver medal) and Skating…
The Passover Surprise – Welcome Janet Heller
Janet Ruth Heller is a poet, literary critic, college professor, essayist, playwright, and fiction writer. She is a past president of the Society for the Study of Midwestern Literature, currently president of the Michigan College English Association. Janet has been…