• About
  • Contact
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

Jewish Books For Kids…and more!

with Barbara Bietz

Category: Interviews

Norman H. Finkelstein
Interviews

Interview with Norman H. Finkelstein, author of THE SHELTER AND THE FENCE

July 16, 2021

It is my absolute honor to introduce Norman H. Finkelstein to chat about his new nonfiction middle grade book, THE SHELTER AND THE FENCE: WHEN 982 HOLOCAUST REFUGEES FOUND SAFE HAVEN IN AMERICA (Chicago Review Press, 2021). It is a…

Continue Reading→

Cindy Rizzo author
Interviews

Interview with Cindy Rizzo, author of THE PAPERCUTTER

July 2, 2021

Welcome, Cindy Rizzo! Cindy’s new YA novel, THE PAPERCUTTER (Bella Books, 2021), is the first installment in The Split trilogy. The book takes place in the fragmented United States, separated into two nations —the God Fearing States (GFS) and the…

Continue Reading→

Michael Leventhal
Interviews

Interview with Michael Leventhal, publisher and author of THE CHOCOLATE KING

June 25, 2021

It is such a pleasure to welcome my friend, Michael Leventhal. He is best known as the publisher of Green Bean Books, but Michael is also an author. His upcoming book, THE CHOCOLATE KING (Green Bean Books, 2021) beautifully illustrated by Laura…

Continue Reading→

author Emily Sper
Interviews

Interview with Emily Sper, author of ALL ABOUT JEWISH TIME

June 17, 2021

Emily Sper is a talented author, illustrator, and publisher. Her picture book ALL ABOUT JEWISH TIME (Jump Press, 2021) introduces young readers to the Jewish holidays and other concepts related to the Hebrew calendar. The graphic, colorful and visual illustrations…

Continue Reading→

author chris baron
Interviews

Interview with Chris Baron, author of THE MAGICAL IMPERFECT

June 3, 2021

In 2019, I interviewed Chris Baron about ALL OF ME, his fantastic middle-grade novel written in verse. I am thrilled to welcome him back to talk about his new middle-grade book, THE MAGICAL IMPERFECT(Feiwel & Friends/Macmillan, 2021). Written in verse,…

Continue Reading→

author Jane Yolen, BEAR OUTSIDE
Interviews

Interview with Jane Yolen, author of BEAR OUTSIDE

May 30, 2021

It is an honor to welcome award-winning author Jane Yolen to celebrate the publication of her 400th book, BEAR OUTSIDE (Holiday House, 2021). I was lucky enough to meet Jane at the Yiddish Book Center where I attended the TENT…

Continue Reading→

author Lisa Rose
Interviews

Interview with Lisa Rose, author of THE SINGER AND THE SCIENTIST

April 25, 2021

I am happy to welcome author Lisa Rose! Lisa shares the backstory about her new nonfiction picture book, THE SINGER AND THE SCIENTIST (Kar-Ben, 2021) illustrated by Isabel Muñoz. THE SINGER AND THE SCIENTIST is about the friendship between singer…

Continue Reading→

Interviews

Interview with author Cynthia Levinson and illustrator Evan Turk of THE PEOPLE’S PAINTER: HOW BEN SHAHN FOUGHT FOR JUSTICE WITH ART

April 20, 2021

In their new picture book biography, THE PEOPLE’S PAINTER: HOW BEN SHAHN FOUGHT FOR JUSTICE WITH ART (Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2021), author Cynthia Levinson and illustrator Evan Turk introduce young readers to Ben Shahn, a prolific Jewish artist.…

Continue Reading→

Interviews

Interview with Naama Benziman, author and illustrator of LENNY AND BENNY

April 18, 2021

I am delighted to welcome award-winning illustrator and author Naama Benziman. Naama’s new picture book LENNY AND BENNY (Green Bean Books) is an adorably illustrated, contemporary midrash tale. Rabbits Lenny and Benny are best friends who struggle with conflict and…

Continue Reading→

Interviews

Interview with Barbara Krasner, author of 37 DAYS AT SEA: ABOARD THE M.S. ST. LOUIS, 1939

April 13, 2021

I first met my friend Barbara Krasner when we served on the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee together. I’m delighted to share the news of her new book, 37 DAYS AT SEA: ABOARD THE M.S. ST. LOUIS, 1939 (Kar-Ben), a middle-grade…

Continue Reading→

Posts navigation

« Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 … 24 Next »
Loading

Apples, Apples, All Year Round!

Apples, Apples, All Year Round!

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

DIJ – Do It Jewish: Use Your Jewish Creativity

DIJ - Do It Jewish: Use Your Jewish Creativity by Barbara Bietz

DIJ – Do It Jewish: Use Your Jewish Creativity
(Intergalactic Afikoman, 2020)

Sweet Tamales for Purim

Sweet Tamales for Purim by Barbara Bietz

Sweet Tamales for Purim (August House, 2020)

The Sundown Kid

The Sundown Kid by Barbara Bietz

The Sundown Kid (August House, 2017)

Like a Maccabee

Like a Maccabee by Barbara Bietz

Like A Maccabee

Archives

Jewish Books for Kids…and more!

  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
Copyright © All rights reserved.