A wonderful book list in Tablet Magazine. Thank you, Marjorie Ingall. Read “Books for Kids With Anxiety: A recent spate of titles can help children struggling in our scary world” by Marjorie Ingall here
Welcome Laura Silverman – Recommended For You!
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU by Laura Silverman is a charming YA romance featuring a heartfelt cast of characters who work at the Once Upon Bookstore. If you have ever wanted to work in a book store, the setting alone will draw…
A Crowded Farmhouse Folktale – Karen Rostoker-Gruber
I love celebrating new books with friends! I am excited to announce a wonderful new book: A Crowded Farmhouse Folktale by Karen Rostoker-Gruber illustrated by Kristina Swarner (Albert Whitman & Company) Farmer Earl has had enough—his home is too crowded! …
Chai-Ku Contest with The Book Meshuggenahs
I am proud to be a member of The Book Meshuggenahs. Read about our Chai-Ku Contest Winners in The Forward! Mazel tov! Chai-Ku Contest!
Chai-ku Contest!
Do you like writing Chai-ku? What? Chai-ku! If you do, like writing Chai-ku, please send them to: [email protected] AND [email protected] with the word “Chai-ku” in the subject line. With your written permission, and if you’ve followed the above directions, we’ll…
Thank you, AJL Blog!
From the Association of Jewish Libraries Blog “PEOPLE OF THE BOOKS” BLOG LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR: BOOK LIST #7 THE BLACK JEWISH EXPERIENCE Book List #7: The Black Jewish Experience In response to rising antisemitism in the United States, the Association…
Welcome Deanie Yasner – Essie Rose’s Revelation Summer
Deanie Yasner, a former special education teacher, is the author of Essie Rose’s Revalation Summer (Golden Alley Press). Inspired by her own childhood, the novel is about ten-year-old Essie Rose Ginsberg, writer, loner, and all-time worrier, the only Jewish girl…
Blue Slip Media – Welcome Barbara Fisch and Sarah Shealy
Barbara Fisch and Sarah Shealy are the dynamic duo behind Book Slip Media. They specialize in publicity and marketing services for the trade children’s book industry. With recent events impacting book releases, authors are looking for creative opportunities to promote…
Welcome Daniela Weil – The Diary of Asser Levy
Daniela Weil is the author of the historical middle-grade novel, The Diary of Asser Levy: First Jewish Citizen of New York (Pelican Publishing, 2020). The novel tells the story of the Jewish refugees who arrived in Manhattan in 1654. Beautifully…
Bear and Fred – A World War II Story
It is difficult to introduce the history of WWII to young readers. Bear and Fred is a beautifully crafted story that gently approaches the topic. Originally written in Hebrew and recently translated into English, Bear and Fred is a tale…