If you have the opportunity to visit the Ventura County Museum – now it the time! Six local children’s authors and illustrators are being be featured in an exhibit called, “Picture This! The Magic of Children’s Books.” The exhibit will…
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The Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour is Coming!
My friend Heidi Estrin has organized a blog tour for the STBA winners. Here is the schedule: Sunday, January 18, 2009: Karen Hesse, author of Brooklyn Bridges, Sydney Taylor Book Award winner in the Older Readers Category at Jewish Books…
ANNOUNCING – THE SYDNEY TAYLOR BOOK AWARDS
Congratulations to all the winners – it has been an honor to serve on the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee! THE 2009 SYDNEY TAYLOR BOOK AWARDSANNOUNCED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH LIBRARIES The Sydney Taylor Book Award Winner for Younger…
Congratulations!
The winner of the Like a Maccabee book contest is Debbie Colodny. Debbie also sent in her fabulous latke recipe. I can’t wait to try it! Latkes with a Spin.3 Granny Smith apples3 parsnips3 slightly beaten eggs3 Tbsp. flour or…
Like a Maccabee Contest!
In honor of Hanukkah I will be oferring a contest for signed copy of Like a Maccabee. Just send an e-mail to BarbaraBietz@aol.com with “Happy Hanukkah” in the message. The winning reader will be randomly selected. If you send along…
Like a Maccabee Contest Ends on December 26!
In honor of Hanukkah I am offering a contest for a signed copy of Like a Maccabee. Simply send an e-mail to me at BarbaraBietz@aol.com with Happy Hanukkah in the title. Only one entry per family, but if you include…
HAPPY HANUKKAH
To all my friends and blog readers, I wish you all a Happy Hanukkah filled with light and love. As we celebrate with the scent of frying latkes, the sweet taste of sufganiyot (jelly donuts), and the dancing flames of…
Exploring the Holocaust Through Children’s Literature
The Western Regional Jewish Literature for Children Conference is coming up on February 1, 2009. Here is the announcement for this terrific day: The Association of Jewish Libraries, Association of Jewish Libraries of Southern California, Simon Wiesenthal Center Museum of…
Association of Jewish Libraries Launches Podcast
My friend Heidi Estrin shared the exciting news about the new AJL podcast. There are some really terrific programs available. Please check it out! Here is the original press release with all the info you need: Author talks, lectures on…
Jewish Books at BEA
My friend Heidi Estrin from The Book of Life has posted several podcasts featuring interviews she conducted at BEA, including one with me. I’m excited to be part of Heidi’s wonderful world of podcasting! Check it out: jewishbooks.blogspot.com Happy Listening!