Welcome, Deborah Blumenthal! Deborah is the author of a new picture book biography, FRANK WHO LIKED TO BUILD: THE ARCHITECTURE OF FRANK GEHRY (Kar-Ben, 2022) illustrated by Maria Brzozowska. The book tells the story of famed architect Frank Gehry, known…
It is a treat to welcome Vivian Kirkfield. In Vivian’s picture book, PIPPA’S PASSOVER PLATE (Holiday House, 2019) illustrated by Jill Weber, a mouse named Pippa prepares for Passover but is troubled when she can’t find her Seder plate. When…
I am pleased to welcome award-winning author, David Shawn Klein, to chat about his first children’s book, SHERLOCK MENDELSON AND THE MISSING AFIKOMEN (Black Rose Writing, 2022) illustrated by Bridget Starr Taylor. Sherwood Mendelson, a young detective, refers to himself…
Last year, I interviewed author/illustrator Alan Silberberg about his picture book MEET THE MATZAH. Alan’s newest book, MEET THE HAMANTASCHEN (Viking, 2022), puts a new spin on the Purim story. It follows three detective hamantaschen cookies on the search for…
I am excited to be part of this Purim event on March 20th with the Lappin Foundation. Please join the fun! It’s 3:00 pm East Coast time, so 12:00 pm for West Coast friends. Register here!
Elly Swartz is the author of several middle grade novels. Her newest book, DEAR STUDENT (Delacorte Press, 2022), follows Autumn, a middle schooler who is facing challenges at home and school. Feeling resentful that her dad has left to serve…
March 1st is the launch of a truly special book, BIG DREAMS, SMALL FISH (Levine Querido, 2022) written and illustrated by Paula Cohen. Sadly, Paula passed away suddenly last week. I had just planned interview questions for her when I…
I’d like to welcome Mari Lowe, author of AVIVA VS THE DYBBUK (Levine Querido, 2022). The story follows a lonely girl named Aviva who is mourning the loss of her beloved father. As she grapples with her grief, Aviva also…
Welcome to the February 2022 Jewish Book Carnival. I hope you have a chance to check out these interesting links. The Jewish Book Carnival is a monthly roundup of Jewish literary links from across the blogosphere. Sponsored by the Association…
What an honor it is to be a stop on the Sydney Taylor Book Awards Blog Tour! The Sydney Taylor Book Award is presented annually to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience. Presented by…