My coauthor June Sobel and I are thrilled to announce that today is publication day for APPLES, APPLES, ALL YEAR ROUND: A CELEBRATION OF JEWISH HOLIDAYS (Apples & Honey Press, 2022), illustrated by Ruth Waters. APPLES, APPLES is available wherever…
Interview with June Sobel, coauthor of APPLES, APPLES, ALL YEAR ROUND: A CELEBRATION OF JEWISH HOLIDAYS
It is especially sweet to interview June Sobel, my dear friend and coauthor of APPLES, APPLES ALL YEAR ROUND (Apples & Honey Press, 2022) illustrated by Ruth Waters. June is an acclaimed author of numerous picture books, including the ever-popular GOODNIGHT TRAIN series. She…
Interview with Jacqueline Jules, author of MY NAME IS HAMBURGER
I am so excited to interview my friend, author and poet Jacqueline Jules. I am a big fan of Jacqueline’s picture books and chapter books, and I was thrilled to hear about her newest book, a middle-grade verse novel titled…
Interview with Shanna Silva, author of A DOG’S GUIDE TO BEING HUMAN
I am pleased to welcome my friend and fellow dog-lover, Shanna Silva! In Shanna’s new picture book, A DOG’S GUIDE TO BEING HUMAN (Yeehoo Press, 2022) illustrated by Agnès Ernoult, a dog named Smudge takes on the role of teacher…
Interview with Emi Watanabe Cohen, author of THE LOST RYŪ
In Emi Watanabe Cohen’s debut fantasy middle grade novel THE LOST RYŪ (Levine Querido, 2022) set in 1965, Kohei Fujiwara embarks on a search for a big ryū, a type of dragon that disappeared after World War II. Although Kohei…
Jewish Book Carnival – June 2022
The Jewish Book Carnival, a monthly roundup of Jewish literary links from across the blogosphere, has been posted for June 2022. Our host this month is Erika Dreifus at The My Machberet blog. You can see the Carnival here, where you will find…
Interview with Pamela Ehrenberg and Tracy López, authors of DETOUR AHEAD
I am thrilled to welcome Pamela Ehrenberg and Tracy López to discuss their new middle-grade novel, DETOUR AHEAD (PJ Publishing, 2022). Pamela is a lovely, longtime friend. I have interviewed her about several of her wonderful books over the years.…
Interview with Sylvia Rouss, author of SAMMY SPIDER’S FIRST ABC
Sylvia Rouss’s beloved children’s series SAMMY THE SPIDER has introduced young readers to many Jewish holidays, customs, and celebrations for over two decades. In her newest book, SAMMY SPIDER’S FIRST ABC (Kar-Ben, 2022) illustrated by Katherine Janus Kahn, Sammy learns…
Interview with Amalia Hoffman, author of MY HANDS MAKE THE WORLD
Author/illustrator Amalia Hoffman’s new board book, MY HANDS MAKE THE WORLD (PJ Publishing, 2022), offers a delightful take on the story of creation. The illustrations include engaging, bright colors and fun painted illustrations featuring artistic elements and techniques like paint…
Interview with Betsy R. Rosenthal, author of WHEN LIGHTNIN’ STRUCK
I’m excited to share my interview with Betsy R. Rosenthal about her middle-grade novel WHEN LIGHTNIN’ STRUCK (Kar-Ben, 2022). I have known Betsy for many years, and it’s always a special treat to celebrate a friend’s new book. WHEN LIGHTNIN’ STRUCK…