I am still basking in the glow of the wonderful Association of Jewish Libraries Convention. It was held in beautiful Chicago and the organizers did an incredible job. I had a chance to meet up with the other members of…
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THANK YOU, CHICAGO!
I have just returned from a most inspiring Association of Jewish Libraries Convention in beautiful Chicago. The Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee honored our winning authors and illustrators, and I was able to attend some amazing sessions about children’s books,…
MEET REBECCA RUBIN!
Today at the American Girl Place at The Grove in Los Angeles, my daughter Jillian and I joined in the celebration for the launch of American Girl’s newest historical doll, Rebecca Rubin. Rebecca is a nine-year-old Jewish girl growing up…
LIBRARIANS’ CONVENTION LUNCHEON FEATURES ILLINOIS AUTHORS
LIBRARIANS’ CONVENTION LUNCHEON FEATURES ILLINOIS AUTHORS Association of Jewish Libraries Serves Up Authors at Sheraton Chicago on July 7(Chicago – May 20, 2009) Teachers, librarians, educators and booklovers are invited to attend a gala Jewish Author Luncheon on Tuesday, July…
Congratulations Lisa Silverman – Librarians Rock!
Last night Lisa Silverman was honored with the Dorothy Schroeder Award by the Association of Jewish Libraries of Southern California. Lisa is the director of the Sinai Temple Blumenthal Library. She is also the Children’s Editor for Jewish Book World…
Ventura Museum Features "The Magic of Children’s Books!"
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…
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…

