I am delighted to welcome Lori Banov Kaufmann, the author of REBEL DAUGHTER (Penguin Random House). This fascinating YA novel takes readers back to Jerusalem two thousand years ago. Through the main character Esther, REBEL DAUGHTER brings to life a…
Category: Interviews
The Poetry of Secrets – Cambria Gordon
Welcome Cambria Gordon, the author of a new YA novel, THE POETRY OF SECRETS. Through the eyes of Isabel, readers will have a window into the lives of conversos – Jews forced to convert to Catholicism in Spain in the…
ADVENTURE GIRL – DABI DIGS IN ISRAEL with Janice Hechter
Janice Hechter is the author/illustrator of ADVENTURE GIRL – DABI DIGS IN ISRAEL (Alazar Press). Young readers will follow Dabi as she joins her aunt on the ultimate field trip – an archeological dig in Israel. ADVENTURE GIRL will surely…
Hedy Lamarr’s Double Life – Laurie Wallmark
I’m excited to welcome Laurie Wallmark to chat about her book, HEDY LAMARR’S DOUBLE LIFE – The Hollywood Legend and Brilliant Inventor (Sterling Children’s Books) illustrated by Katy Wu. It’s a truly fascinating story of a movie star whose inventions…
The Polio Pioneer by Linda Elovitz Marshall
I’m so happy to welcome Linda Elovitz Marshall. Linda is the author of many beloved books for kids. Her recent picture book, THE POLIO PIONEER (Knopf) beautifully illustrated by Lisa Anchin, tells the inspiring story of Jonas Salk and his…
Striker Boy by Jonny Zucker – An interview with Fiona Starr
In STRIKER BOY by Jonny Zucker, Nat Levy and his dad have returned to England after traveling the world. Nat, a 13-year-old soccer player stumbles into a lifetime opportunity to play for a professional soccer team, The Hatton Rangers. But…
Honey on the Page – Welcome, Miriam Udel
I am delighted and honored to welcome Miriam Udel. I first met Miriam when I attended the TENT program at the Yiddish Book Center. Miriam was one of our instructors and introduced us to Yiddish stories for children. As a…
May Her Memory Be a Blessing: Ruth Bader Ginsburg
I am reposting this interview from February 2020 in honor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. May her memory be a blessing. I am excited that Jewish Books for Kids is a stop on the Sydney Taylor Book Award Tour! It is…
Sadie’s Shabbat Stories – Welcome Melissa Stoller
Melissa Stoller is the author of SADIE’S SHABBAT STORIES (Clear Fork Publishing) a picture book that celebrates family, tradition, and the power of story from generation to generation. Every Shabbat as they bake challah, Sadie listens to Nana’s family stories…
Tablet – Book for Kids with Anxiety By Marjorie Ingall
A wonderful book list in Tablet Magazine. Thank you, Marjorie Ingall. Books for Kids With Anxiety A recent spate of titles can help children struggling in our scary world BY MARJORIE INGALL Read here: Books for Kids with Anxiety