The 2017 Sydney Taylor Book Award Silver Winner for Readers is A Hat for Mrs. Goldman – A Story About Knitting and Love (Schwartz & Wade). Mrs. Goldman knits hats for others and explains to her young neighbor Sophia, that “Keeping keppies…
Sydney Taylor Book Awards – 2017
2017 SYDNEY TAYLOR BOOK AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED Winners of the annual Sydney Taylor Book Award were announced by the Association of Jewish Libraries today. Named in memory of Sydney Taylor, author of the classic All-of-a-Kind Family series, the award recognizes…
John Kanzler, Illustrator – The Sundown Kid
I am thrilled to welcome John Kanzler, illustrator of The Sundown Kid – A Southwestern Shabbat. John has illustrated dozens of children’s books and I couldn’t wait to see his vision for The Sundown Kid. In most cases, authors and…
Richard Ungar – Yitzi and the Giant Menorah
This interview with Richard Ungar was recently published in the Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter. I am delighted to share it on Jewish Books for Kids. Happy Hanukkah! Richard Ungar is an award-winning author illustrator, and practicing lawyer. He creates picture…
I Dissent – Ruth Bader Ginsberg Makes her Mark by Debbie Levy and Elizabeth Baddeley
I am delighted beyond measure to share this interview with the amazing Debbie Levy about her book, I Dissent – Ruth Bader Ginsberg Makes her Mark. As soon as I head about it, I couldn’t wait to read I Dissent, and…
The Book of Life Podcast – Richard Michelson and Leonard Nimoy
My friend Heidi Estrin chats with Rich Michelson about his new picture book biography Fascinating: The Life of Leonard Nimoy. Listen to the podcast here
The Little Esrog
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…