Shana Tova, Friends! What better way to kick off the New Year than some terrific reading. Here are the links for this month’s Jewish Book Carnival: Over at The Book of Life podcast learn about the new picture book American…
Category: Updates
TENT Program for Children’s Literature – Thanks to the Yiddish Book Center, PJ Library
I recently returned from a week at the Yiddish Book Center as a participant in the TENT program for Children’s Literature. This incredible opportunity, sponsored by PJ Library, was a journey of soulful explorations, academic discussions, and emotion-filled writing workshops.…
Writing Contest for Kids – Moment Magazine
Moment’s 2018 Publish-A-Kid Contest
Finding Twig – An Overdue Thank You Note
Mrs. Hall was no pushover. She was a tall, impressive figure with graying hair framing her stern face. Her wardrobe was sensible and well-pressed; suits or dresses with matching cardigans and shiny, low-heeled, patent leather pumps that reflected the overhead…
Sydney Taylor Book Awards – 2017
2017 SYDNEY TAYLOR BOOK AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED Winners of the annual Sydney Taylor Book Award were announced by the Association of Jewish Libraries today. Named in memory of Sydney Taylor, author of the classic All-of-a-Kind Family series, the award recognizes…
The Little Esrog
Just in time for Sukkos! I am pleased to share a lovely new book by Rochelle Kochin, illustrated by Janice Hechter, The Little Esrog (Merkos Publishing). With just days until Sukkos, the Jews of 1895 Sislotch wait excitedly for their…
Celebrate – Burton Sperber Jewish Community Library!
I am excited to announce that my friend Lisa Silverman is the Library Director at the new Burton Sperber Jewish Community Library in Los Angeles. The library is located on the campus of American Jewish University. They are planning a…
Greenhorn – The Movie!
I am thrilled to share some terrific news. A few years ago I had the pleasure of interviewing Anna Olswanger and Miriam Nerlove about their book, Greenhorn. Here is the link to our chat Greenhorn – The Book. In 2014…
Multicultural Kid Blogs
My friend, Heidi Estrin wrote a terrific blog post about Jewish Children’s Literature awards, right here: Jewish Kidlit Awards