In Rebecca Gardyn Levington‘s new picture book, FINDING FORGIVENESS (Macmillan/Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2025), illustrated by Diana Mayo, two sisters prepare to celebrate Rosh Hashanah. After arguing before the holiday, the girls struggle to move on from their conflicts. But…
I am delighted to welcome Sarah Aroeste. I first met Sarah when I visited the Yiddish Book Center with PJ Library’s Tent Program several years ago, and I am thrilled to talk with her about her three new and upcoming…
Chris Baron’s new middle grade novel, SPARK (Feiwel & Friends, 2025), follows Finn and his friend Rabbit as they cope with a devastating California wildfire in their community. Throughout the story, the friends also work to protect their local forest…
In Naomi Milliner’s new middle grade novel THE TROUBLE WITH SECRETS (Quill Tree Books, 2025), middle schooler Becky faces significant challenges when her personal goals don’t align with her father’s expectations. At the same time, her beloved older sister is…
In Pamela Ehrenberg’s picture book THE SEE-YOU-SOON SPICE BOX (Kar-Ben, 2025), illustrated by Gabby Grant, young Silas visits with his Great-Grandma Faye over video chat. Despite their distance, they explore family holidays, including Havdalah, together. With Great-Grandma Faye’s inspiration, Silas…
In Danielle Joseph’s picture book THE MITZVAH FAIRY (Kar-Ben, 2025) illustrated by Christine Battuz, young readers are introduced to The Mitzvah Fairy, a child who spends his day helping others by performing acts of kindness. It’s an accessible and kid-friendly…
In Marcella Pixley’s middle grade novel in verse NESHAMA (Candlewick, 2025), Anna can communicate with ghosts, resulting in conflict at school and home. But with the help of her beloved Bubbe, Anna finds the faith and strength she needs to…
Martha Seif Simpson’s new picture book, A RING FOR A KING: A TALE OF KING SOLOMON (Wisdom Tales, 2025), illustrated by D. Yael Bernhard, is an adaptation of the beloved tale of King Solomon. In the story, King Solomon struggles…
Welcome back, Richard Michelson! Richard’s new picture book NEXT YEAR IN THE WHITE HOUSE: BARACK OBAMA’S FIRST PRESIDENTIAL SEDER (Crown Books For Young Readers, 2025) illustrated by E.B. Lewis retells the true story of the first White House seder in…
Dara Horn‘s contributions to Jewish literature and education are inspiring. I was excited to learn she had written a middle-grade graphic novel and couldn’t wait to read it! ONE LITTLE GOAT (Norton Young Readers, 2025), illustrated by Theo Ellsworth, is…