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Interviews

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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Interview with Deborah Blumenthal, author of FRANK WHO LIKED TO BUILD: THE ARCHITECTURE OF FRANK GEHRY

April 7, 2022

Welcome, Deborah Blumenthal! Deborah is the author of a new picture book biography, FRANK WHO LIKED TO BUILD: THE ARCHITECTURE OF FRANK GEHRY (Kar-Ben, 2022) illustrated by Maria Brzozowska. The book tells the story of famed architect Frank Gehry, known…

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Interview with Vivian Kirkfield, author of PIPPA’S PASSOVER PLATE

April 3, 2022

It is a treat to welcome Vivian Kirkfield. In Vivian’s picture book, PIPPA’S PASSOVER PLATE (Holiday House, 2019) illustrated by Jill Weber, a mouse named Pippa prepares for Passover but is troubled when she can’t find her Seder plate. When…

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Interview with David Shawn Klein, author of SHERLOCK MENDELSON AND THE MISSING AFIKOMEN

March 29, 2022

I am pleased to welcome award-winning author, David Shawn Klein, to chat about his first children’s book, SHERLOCK MENDELSON AND THE MISSING AFIKOMEN (Black Rose Writing, 2022) illustrated by Bridget Starr Taylor. Sherwood Mendelson, a young detective, refers to himself…

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Interview with Elly Swartz, author of DEAR STUDENT

March 4, 2022

Elly Swartz is the author of several middle grade novels. Her newest book, DEAR STUDENT (Delacorte Press, 2022), follows Autumn, a middle schooler who is facing challenges at home and school. Feeling resentful that her dad has left to serve…

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Apples, Apples, All Year Round

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

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

D.I.J - Do It Jewish: Use Your Jewish Creativity by Barbara Bietz

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

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Sweet Tamales for Purim
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