Welcome back, Michael Leventhal! Michael is the publisher of Green Bean Books and the editor of THE ULTIMATE CHEESECAKE COOKBOOK: RECIPES FROM AROUND THE WORLD (Green Bean Books, 2025), a collection of cheesecake recipes from esteemed contributors. Like Michael’s previous…
Author/illustrator Ann Koffsky’s picture book THE THREE LITTLE SHEEP: A TALE FOR SUKKOT (Green Bean Books, 2025) is a reimagining of the classic fable The Three Little Pigs, but features three little sheep who build sukkahs for Sukkot. Along the…
Welcome back, Heidi! Heidi’s podcast, the Book of Life, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Over the years, Heidi has interviewed authors, illustrators, and more. The Book of Life has provided listeners with a window into the creation of Jewish children’s…
In Rebecca Gardyn Levington‘s new picture book, FINDING FORGIVENESS (Macmillan/Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2025), illustrated by Diana Mayo, two sisters prepare to celebrate Rosh Hashanah. After arguing before the holiday, the girls struggle to move on from their conflicts. But…
I am delighted to welcome Sarah Aroeste. I first met Sarah when I visited the Yiddish Book Center with PJ Library’s Tent Program several years ago, and I am thrilled to talk with her about her three new and upcoming…
Chris Baron’s new middle grade novel, SPARK (Feiwel & Friends, 2025), follows Finn and his friend Rabbit as they cope with a devastating California wildfire in their community. Throughout the story, the friends also work to protect their local forest…
In Naomi Milliner’s new middle grade novel THE TROUBLE WITH SECRETS (Quill Tree Books, 2025), middle schooler Becky faces significant challenges when her personal goals don’t align with her father’s expectations. At the same time, her beloved older sister is…
In Pamela Ehrenberg’s picture book THE SEE-YOU-SOON SPICE BOX (Kar-Ben, 2025), illustrated by Gabby Grant, young Silas visits with his Great-Grandma Faye over video chat. Despite their distance, they explore family holidays, including Havdalah, together. With Great-Grandma Faye’s inspiration, Silas…
In Danielle Joseph’s picture book THE MITZVAH FAIRY (Kar-Ben, 2025) illustrated by Christine Battuz, young readers are introduced to The Mitzvah Fairy, a child who spends his day helping others by performing acts of kindness. It’s an accessible and kid-friendly…
In Marcella Pixley’s middle grade novel in verse NESHAMA (Candlewick, 2025), Anna can communicate with ghosts, resulting in conflict at school and home. But with the help of her beloved Bubbe, Anna finds the faith and strength she needs to…