The Association of Jewish Libraries held their convention last month in sunny Las Vegas. I was unable to attend this year but lucky for me – some terrific friends on the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee shared their experiences. From…
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Moment Magazine Writing Contest for Kids
Do you know a kid who wants to be a writer or book reviewer? Moment Magazine is having a writing contest for kids. Students can participate by writing a book review after selecting from a list of more than a…
Jewish Book Carnival
Erika Dreifus is hosting this month’s Jewish Book Carnival! Check it out here: http://www.erikadreifus.com/2013/09/jewish-book-carnival-2/
Jewish Book Carnival
The August Jewish Book Carnival, a monthly roundup of Jewish literary links from across the blogosphere, is being hosted Leora Wenger at Sketching Out. You can read it at http://www.leoraw.com/blog/2013/08/august-jewish-book-carnival/. You’ll find links toJewish bibliographies, book reviews and author interviews!
Good News from Good Friends!
One of the highlights of having a blog is staying in contact with the wonderful folks I’ve had the honor of interviewing. As a fan, it’s a pleasure to follow their careers and celebrate their accomplishments. Today I have lots…
Association of Jewish Libraries Conference – Sydney Taylor Book Award Celebration!
The Association of Jewish Libraries Convention took place in Houston, Texas in June. What a fabulous experience. Everything you have heard about Southern hospitality is true. The highlight was the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee presentations, of course! For those who…
Thank You for Me!
A shout-out to my friend, illustrator Ann Koffsky for her new book, Thank You for Me! The book is based on Rick Recht’s hit song, “Kobi’s Lullaby.” Rick is the top-touring artist in Jewish music. Ann says he is a total rock…
Hanukkah Read Up!
AJL has created “Hanukkah Read Up!,” a list of Hanukkah books for children recommended by the Sydney Taylor Book Award committee. The colorful 2-page flyer is available on the AJL website at http://tinyurl.com/AJLhanukkah. All the titles on the list…
My post on the CBC Diversity Blog
I am excited to be the guest blogger for the Children’s Book Council Diversity Blog. CBC Diversity Blog
New Book Announcement – It’s a … It’s a… It’s a Mitzvah
I’m excited to share the news that Diane Heiman and Liz Suneby have paired up for another wonderful book, It’s a … It’s a… It’s a Mitzvah (Jewish Lights). After their collaboration on The Mitzvah Project Book, the two wanted to…