Welcome to the February 2024 Jewish Book Carnival. I hope you have a chance to check out these interesting links.…
Interview with Rachelle Burk, author of SPACE TORAH: ASTRONAUT JEFFREY HOFFMAN’S COSMIC MITZVAH
Rachelle Burk’s picture book biography SPACE TORAH: ASTRONAUT JEFFREY HOFFMAN’S COSMIC MITZVAH (Intergalactic Afikoman, 2024), illustrated by Craig Orback, tells…
Interview with Orit Bergman, author of SIMON SAYS GOOD NIGHT
In Orit Bergman’s picture book SIMON SAYS GOODNIGHT (Amazon Crossing Kids, 2023), translated by Annette Appel, a boy named Simon…
Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour! Interview with Susan Lynn Meyer, author of A SKY FULL OF SONG
I am delighted to be a stop on the 2024 Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour! The Sydney Taylor Book…
Interview with K. Marcus, author of FRANKENSTEIN’S MATZAH
In K. Marcus’s picture book FRANKENSTEIN’S MATZAH: A PASSOVER PARODY (Intergalactic Afikomen, 2024), illustrated by Sam Loman, a youngster named…
Coming Soon! The 2024 Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour
I look forward to sharing my interview with author Susan Lynn Meyer about her Sydney Taylor Honor Book in the…
Interview with Amalia Hoffman, author/illustrator of AFIKOTECTIVE
In Amalia Hoffman’s picture book AFIKOTECTIVE (Kar-Ben Books, 2024), a bear searches for the Afikomen at the Passover seder. AFIKOTECTIVE…
Interview with Elana K. Arnold, author of THE FISH OF SMALL WISHES
In THE FISH OF SMALL WISHES by Elana K. Arnold (Roaring Brook Press, 2024) illustrated by Magdalena Mora, a shy…
Remembering author Norman H. Finkelstein
I was saddened to hear about the recent loss of the author Norman H. Finkelstein. Norman’s award-winning nonfiction books on…
Interview with Marilyn Wolpin, author of BRING BACK THE BABKA!
Marilyn Wolpin’s picture book BRING BACK THE BABKA! (Barefoot Books, 2023) illustrated by Madison Safer, is a sweet story of…