Lesléa Newman’s new picture book, SOMETHING SWEET: A SITTING SHIVA STORY (Charlesbridge, 2026), illustrated by Sarita Rich, tells the story…
Category: Interviews
Interview with Steven Gellman, author of SOMEWHERE IN NOWHERE
In Steven Gellman’s YA novel SOMEWHERE IN NOWHERE (Ninestar Press, 2026), high school senior Simon Bugg moves to a new…
Interview with David Sherrin, author of BIG BAD WOLF AND THE MASQUERADE BALL
I am delighted to welcome back David Sherrin to chat about the newest installment in the Big Bad Wolf Diaries…
Interview with Rinat Gilboa, illustrator of THE SHABBAT I KNOW
In THE SHABBAT I KNOW, written by Chris Barash (Green Bean Books, 2026), Rinat Gilboa’s textured collage art evokes the…
Interview with Selina Alko, author and illustrator of OTHERWISE KNOWN AS JUDY THE GREAT: A POETIC ODE TO JUDY BLUME
I’m delighted to chat with author/illustrator Selina Alko about her new picture book, released today, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS JUDY THE…
Interview and Book Giveaway with Elizabeth Suneby, author of SAY SHALOM ALL DAY LONG and CHALLAHBALOO
Welcome back, Elizabeth Suneby! In her two board books, SAY SHALOM ALL DAY LONG (PJ Publishing, 2025) illustrated by Elke…
Interview with Andrea Max, author of THE ART OF EXILE
I’m pleased to welcome Andrea Max, author of the YA contemporary fantasy novel, THE ART OF EXILE (Margaret K. McElderry Books,…
Interview with Sydelle Pearl, author of ELIJAH’S TEARS
ELIJAH’S TEARS: STORIES FOR THE JEWISH HOLIDAYS (Pelican Publishing) by Sydelle Pearl features five unique stories for Jewish holidays featuring…
Interview with Freda Lewkowicz, author of DANCING ON MEMORIES
Freda Lewkowicz’s new picture book, DANCING ON MEMORIES (Apples & Honey Press, 2025) illustrated by Sally Anne Garland, follows young…
Interview with Richard Michelson, author of FANNY’S BIG IDEA: HOW JEWISH BOOK WEEK WAS BORN
I’m delighted to chat with Richard Michelson about his new book, FANNY’S BIG IDEA: HOW JEWISH BOOK WEEK WAS BORN…