A wonderful book list in Tablet Magazine. Thank you, Marjorie Ingall. Read “Books for Kids With Anxiety: A recent spate of titles can help children struggling in our scary world” by Marjorie Ingall here
Category: Updates
A Crowded Farmhouse Folktale – Karen Rostoker-Gruber
I love celebrating new books with friends! I am excited to announce a wonderful new book: A Crowded Farmhouse Folktale by Karen Rostoker-Gruber illustrated by Kristina Swarner (Albert Whitman & Company) Farmer Earl has had enough—his home is too crowded! …
Chai-Ku Contest with The Book Meshuggenahs
I am proud to be a member of The Book Meshuggenahs. Read about our Chai-Ku Contest Winners in The Forward! Mazel tov! Chai-Ku Contest!
Chai-ku Contest!
Do you like writing Chai-ku? What? Chai-ku! If you do, like writing Chai-ku, please send them to: [email protected] AND [email protected] with the word “Chai-ku” in the subject line. With your written permission, and if you’ve followed the above directions, we’ll…
Thank you, AJL Blog!
From the Association of Jewish Libraries Blog “PEOPLE OF THE BOOKS” BLOG LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR: BOOK LIST #7 THE BLACK JEWISH EXPERIENCE Book List #7: The Black Jewish Experience In response to rising antisemitism in the United States, the Association…
2020 Sydney Taylor Book Awards Announced!
Winners of the annual Sydney Taylor Book Award were announced by the Association of Jewish Libraries today in Philadelphia, PA at the Youth Media Awards announcement at the American Library Association. Named in memory of Sydney Taylor, author of the…
The Univited – Lesléa Newman
I don’t often link posts from other sites on my blog, but this piece by Lesléa Newman from Nerdy Book Club is too important NOT to share. Lesléa is a bright light in the children’s literature community and her work is…
Association of Jewish Libraries – Author’s Lunch and More
Oh, what a lovely gathering! The AJL Conference this year was in Woodland Hills, California. The Author’s Lunch featured an inspiring keynote by Eugene Yelchin. The Sydney Taylor Book Award winners were spectacular, as always. So delighted to be part…
SYDNEY TAYLOR BOOK AWARDS ANNOUNCED AT ALA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJANUARY 28, 2019 2019 Sydney Taylor Book Award Winners Announced Winners of the annual Sydney Taylor Book Award were announced by the Association of Jewish Libraries today in Seattle, WA at the Youth Media Awards press conference of the…
Association of Jewish Libraries – Love Your Neighbor
The Association of Jewish Libraries presents “Love Your Neighbor,” a series of book recommendations for youth meant to grow readers’ understanding of the Jewish religion and its people, created in response to the tragic synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh. The picture…