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Interview with Jacqueline Jules, author of MY NAME IS HAMBURGER

July 24, 2022

I am so excited to interview my friend, author and poet Jacqueline Jules. I am a big fan of Jacqueline’s picture books and chapter books, and I was thrilled to hear about her newest book, a middle-grade verse novel titled…

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Interview with Shanna Silva, author of A DOG’S GUIDE TO BEING HUMAN

July 11, 2022

I am pleased to welcome my friend and fellow dog-lover, Shanna Silva! In Shanna’s new picture book, A DOG’S GUIDE TO BEING HUMAN (Yeehoo Press, 2022) illustrated by Agnès Ernoult, a dog named Smudge takes on the role of teacher…

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Interview with Emi Watanabe Cohen, author of THE LOST RYŪ

June 22, 2022

In Emi Watanabe Cohen’s debut fantasy middle grade novel THE LOST RYŪ (Levine Querido, 2022) set in 1965, Kohei Fujiwara embarks on a search for a big ryū, a type of dragon that disappeared after World War II. Although Kohei…

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Interview with Pamela Ehrenberg and Tracy López, authors of DETOUR AHEAD

May 29, 2022

I am thrilled to welcome Pamela Ehrenberg and Tracy López to discuss their new middle-grade novel, DETOUR AHEAD (PJ Publishing, 2022). Pamela is a lovely, longtime friend. I have interviewed her about several of her wonderful books over the years.…

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Interview with Sylvia Rouss, author of SAMMY SPIDER’S FIRST ABC

May 22, 2022

Sylvia Rouss’s beloved children’s series SAMMY THE SPIDER has introduced young readers to many Jewish holidays, customs, and celebrations for over two decades. In her newest book, SAMMY SPIDER’S FIRST ABC (Kar-Ben, 2022) illustrated by Katherine Janus Kahn, Sammy learns…

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Interview with Amalia Hoffman, author of MY HANDS MAKE THE WORLD

May 15, 2022

Author/illustrator Amalia Hoffman’s new board book, MY HANDS MAKE THE WORLD (PJ Publishing, 2022), offers a delightful take on the story of creation. The illustrations include engaging, bright colors and fun painted illustrations featuring artistic elements and techniques like paint…

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Interview with Betsy R. Rosenthal, author of WHEN LIGHTNIN’ STRUCK

May 5, 2022

I’m excited to share my interview with Betsy R. Rosenthal about her middle-grade novel WHEN LIGHTNIN’ STRUCK (Kar-Ben, 2022). I have known Betsy for many years, and it’s always a special treat to celebrate a friend’s new book. WHEN LIGHTNIN’ STRUCK…

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Interview with Kate Hannigan, author of BLIPS ON A SCREEN: How Ralph Baer Invented TV Video Gaming and Launched a Worldwide Obsession

April 29, 2022

Kate Hannigan’s new picture book biography BLIPS ON A SCREEN: How Ralph Baer Invented TV Video Gaming and Launched a Worldwide Obsession (Knopf, 2022) illustrated by Zachariah OHora tells the interesting story of Ralph Baer, a Jewish refugee who invented…

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Interview with Barbara Newman, author of THE DREAMCATCHER CODES

April 22, 2022

Happy Earth Day! In Barbara Newman’s YA novel, THE DREAMCATCHER CODES (Green Writers Press, 2021), four teenage girls are entrusted with saving the planet from environmental destruction. Along the way, they share and learn about their diverse backgrounds, gleaning insights…

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Interview with Leah Scheier, author of THE LAST WORDS WE SAID

April 10, 2022

I am pleased to welcome author Leah Scheier, author of the novel THE LAST WORDS WE SAID (Simon & Schuster, 2021) which was chosen as a 2022 Sydney Taylor Young Adult Honor Book. The story focuses on a trio of…

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Apples, Apples, All Year Round

Apples, Apples, All Year Round
(Apples & Honey Press, 2022)

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D.I.J – Do It Jewish: Use Your Jewish Creativity

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