Doreen Klein Robinson’s new picture book A PLACE TO PRAY: A TALE OF FRIENDSHIP AND COMMUNITY INSPIRED BY A TRUE…
Interview with Lesléa Newman, author of SOMETHING SWEET: A SITTING SHIVA STORY
Lesléa Newman’s new picture book, SOMETHING SWEET: A SITTING SHIVA STORY (Charlesbridge, 2026), illustrated by Sarita Rich, tells the story…
Interview with Steven Gellman, author of SOMEWHERE IN NOWHERE
In Steven Gellman’s YA novel SOMEWHERE IN NOWHERE (Ninestar Press, 2026), high school senior Simon Bugg moves to a new…
Interview with David Sherrin, author of BIG BAD WOLF AND THE MASQUERADE BALL
I am delighted to welcome back David Sherrin to chat about the newest installment in the Big Bad Wolf Diaries…
Interview with Rinat Gilboa, illustrator of THE SHABBAT I KNOW
In THE SHABBAT I KNOW, written by Chris Barash (Green Bean Books, 2026), Rinat Gilboa’s textured collage art evokes the…
Interview with Selina Alko, author and illustrator of OTHERWISE KNOWN AS JUDY THE GREAT: A POETIC ODE TO JUDY BLUME
I’m delighted to chat with author/illustrator Selina Alko about her new picture book, released today, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS JUDY THE…
Purim Book Spotlight – 3 New Books from PJ Publishing
With Purim just around the corner, I’m delighted to celebrate the release of three delightful new Purim board books published…
Interview and Book Giveaway with Elizabeth Suneby, author of SAY SHALOM ALL DAY LONG and CHALLAHBALOO
Welcome back, Elizabeth Suneby! In her two board books, SAY SHALOM ALL DAY LONG (PJ Publishing, 2025) illustrated by Elke…
Interview with Andrea Max, author of THE ART OF EXILE
I’m pleased to welcome Andrea Max, author of the YA contemporary fantasy novel, THE ART OF EXILE (Margaret K. McElderry Books,…
Sydney Taylor Book Awards 2026
The 2026 Sydney Taylor Book Awards were announced by the Association of Jewish Libraries. Mazel Tov to the winners, honors,…