I’m pleased to welcome Andrea Max, author of the YA contemporary fantasy novel, THE ART OF EXILE (Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2025). The story weaves history, Jewish mythology, and social justice as the main character, Ava, enters the seemingly utopian world…
The 2026 Sydney Taylor Book Awards were announced by the Association of Jewish Libraries. Mazel Tov to the winners, honors, and notables! Check out the list here: https://jewishlibraries.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/STBA-2026-Press-Release.pdf
ELIJAH’S TEARS: STORIES FOR THE JEWISH HOLIDAYS (Pelican Publishing) by Sydelle Pearl features five unique stories for Jewish holidays featuring the prophet Elijah. Incorporating traditional Jewish folklore, each story illuminates the spiritual essence of the holidays. Rossitza Skortcheva’s ethereal black…
Welcome to the 2025 Hanukkah Book Roundup! The following are a selection of Hanukkah books published this year. Wishing you a wonderful holiday full of love and light! Banana Menorah by Lee Wind, illustrated by Karl West (Apples & Honey…
In honor of Jewish Book Month, I’m delighted to partner with author-illustrator Joy Nelkin Wieder for a Book Giveaway! Joy has graciously offered her two new books, THE MOUSE WHO LOVED LATKES, a delightful picture book written and illustrated by…
Freda Lewkowicz’s new picture book, DANCING ON MEMORIES (Apples & Honey Press, 2025) illustrated by Sally Anne Garland, follows young Sarah, who uses familiar music to help her grandmother, a former ballerina who suffers from memory loss. Using the term…
I’m delighted to chat with Richard Michelson about his new book, FANNY’S BIG IDEA: HOW JEWISH BOOK WEEK WAS BORN (Rocky Pond Books, 2025), illustrated by Alyssa Russell. The book introduces readers to librarian Fanny Goldstein and her life’s work.…
Tami Lehman-Wilzig’s newest picture books share Yemenite Jewish history with young readers. ON THE WINGS OF EAGLES (Apples & Honey Press, 2025) illustrated by Alisha Monnin, follows a family as they make the daunting journey from Yemen to Israel. THE…
It’s my pleasure to welcome Darlene P. Campos and share our interview about her new novel, THE CENTER OF THE EARTH (Blue Handle Publishing, 2025). The story begins in Germany, as the Nazi’s begin to terrorize the Jewish community. Dahlia,…
Alison Goldberg’s newest picture book, THE REMEMBERING CANDLE (Barefoot Books, 2025), illustrated by Selina Alko, is a gentle story about love, loss, and grief. Through the introduction of a yahrzeit candle, a young boy honors his late grandfather with loving…