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…
Welcome Susan Meyer!
Susan Lynn Meyer is the author of two picture books, New Shoes and Matthew and Tall Rabbit Go Camping. She is also the author of two middle-reader historical novels, Black Radishes (winner of the Sydney Taylor silver medal) and Skating…
The Passover Surprise – Welcome Janet Heller
Janet Ruth Heller is a poet, literary critic, college professor, essayist, playwright, and fiction writer. She is a past president of the Society for the Study of Midwestern Literature, currently president of the Michigan College English Association. Janet has been…
A Restorative Workshop for Writers
I’m pleased to share info about a wonderful workshop my friend Barbara Krasner is offering. Is this workshop right for you? You know you have them–every writer does. The drawer of manuscripts you want to revise but you’re not sure…