Just in time for Sukkos! I am pleased to share a lovely new book by Rochelle Kochin, illustrated by Janice Hechter, The Little Esrog (Merkos Publishing). With just days until Sukkos, the Jews of 1895 Sislotch wait excitedly for their…
Celebrate – Burton Sperber Jewish Community Library!
I am excited to announce that my friend Lisa Silverman is the Library Director at the new Burton Sperber Jewish Community Library in Los Angeles. The library is located on the campus of American Jewish University. They are planning a…
More Than Enough – A Visit With April Halprin Wayland
My friend April Halprin Wayland has a beautiful new book out – just in time for Passover. More Than Enough (Dial Books) is a sweet celebration of appreciation and a perfect read-aloud for all ages. I was lucky enough to…
Greenhorn – The Movie!
I am thrilled to share some terrific news. A few years ago I had the pleasure of interviewing Anna Olswanger and Miriam Nerlove about their book, Greenhorn. Here is the link to our chat Greenhorn – The Book. In 2014…
Multicultural Kid Blogs
My friend, Heidi Estrin wrote a terrific blog post about Jewish Children’s Literature awards, right here: Jewish Kidlit Awards
The Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour! Adam and Thomas by Aharon Applefeld, translated by Jeffrey M. Greene, illustrated by Phillippe Dumas
I am so happy to celebrate Adam and Thomas (Triangle Square Books), this year’s winner of the Sydney Taylor Book Award for older readers. Originally published in French, author Aharon Appelfeld tells the story of two nine-year-old boys whose parents…
2016 Sydney Taylor Book Awards Announced!
Lesléa Newman and Amy June Bates, author and illustrator of Ketzel, the Cat who Composed, Aharon Appelfeld, Philippe Dumas and Jeffrey M. Green, author, illustrator and translator of Adam and Thomas, and Laura Amy Schlitz, author of The Hired Girl,…
SO many books! Important 2015 lists for readers
Several important sources have highlighted the best books of the year. Books make the best holiday gifts! New York Times – Best Children’s Books of 2015 The Horn Book Fanfare Tablet Magazine – Best Jewish Children’s Books of 2015…
Welcome Cynthia Levinson! Watch Out for Flying Kids!
I am delighted to welcome Cynthia Levinson to chat about her newest book, Watch Out For Flying Kids! (Peachtree Publishing Company) After teaching at all grade levels, from pre-K through grad students, and working in education policy, Cynthia turned to…
Welcome Janice Hechter – Avi’s Choice
Avi’s Choice is a picture book about Bikur Cholim, visiting the sick. Avi has a big baseball game and his friends are waiting. But his grandpa is sick and a visit from Avi would really cheer him up! Avi’s Choice is…