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…
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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…
Thank you, AJL!
The Association of Jewish Libraries Convention took place last week in Pasadena. Four days packed with wonderful sessions, friends, and fun. My experiences being the chair of the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee have been rewarding beyond measure. Here’s a…
Sifriyat Pijama B’America
Many of you are familiar with the wonderful PJ Library program that distributes Jewish books to young children. I recently learned about Sifriyat Pijama B’America, which mails free Hebrew books to kids 3-6 throughout the country. Later this month I…
Blogging for YALSA
I’m excited to be a guest blogger for YALSA! Check it out! http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2012/02/28/the-2012-sydney-taylor-book-awards-for-younger-and-teen-readers/
SYDNEY TAYLOR BOOK AWARDS ANNOUNCED!
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 2012 Sydney Taylor Book Awards Announced by the Association of Jewish Libraries Michael J. Rosen and Robert Sabuda, author and artist of Chanukah Lights, Susan Goldman Rubin, author of Music Was It: Young Leonard Bernstein, and…
Goodbye Simms Taback
Our community was sad to hear about the passing of Simms Taback, creator of Joseph Had a Little Overcoat and many other beautiful books. His contributions to literature for children will be enjoyed for generations. May his memory be a…