2015 SYDNEY TAYLOR BOOK AWARDS ANNOUNCED BY AJL Jim Aylesworth and Barbara McClintock, author and illustrator of My Grandfather’s Coat, Loic Dauvillier, Marc Lizano and Greg Salsedo, authors and illustrators of Hidden: A Child’s Story of the Holocaust, and Donna…
I’m delighted to welcome back my friend Barbara Krasner to chat about her new book, Liesl’s Ocean Rescue. The story of the MS St. Louis is unknown to many children and adults, too. Barbara’s new book brings this slice of…
I am honored to introduce Rachel Weingarten, author of Ancient Prayer: Channeling Your Faith 365 Days of the Year (Fall River Press). Rachel is a freelance writer with extensive experience. She has published several non-fiction books and recently interviewed Matisyahu…
I had the pleasure of meeting Mara Rockliff at the SCBWI National Conference last year. We both attended a lovely evening social for nonfiction authors. I was delighted when Mara told me about her new book – Chik Chak Shabbat…
Barbara Krasner is an author, educator, and creator of the blog, The Whole Megillah. I have the good fortune of serving with Barbara on the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee. Barbara is passionate about history and research – her wealth of knowledge…
The Association of Jewish Libraries held their convention last month in sunny Las Vegas. I was unable to attend this year but lucky for me – some terrific friends on the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee shared their experiences. From…
Rifka Takes a Bow, written by Betty Rosenberg Perlove, illustrated by Cosei Kawa (Kar-Ben) is a charming story that introduces young readers to the history of Yiddish Theatre. Rifka’s parents are performers and through a series of events, Rifka finds…
Do you know a kid who wants to be a writer or book reviewer? Moment Magazine is having a writing contest for kids. Students can participate by writing a book review after selecting from a list of more than a…
Welcome, Mark! Mark Lichtenfeld is the author of LINE CHANGE, a fun, witty, and powerful YA adventure with special appeal to Jewish day-schoolers and lovers of Israel. LINE CHANGE affirms the sacrifice that day school students, parents, faculty and staff…
This year is special – Hanukkah and Thanksgiving will be celebrated on the same day! Something else to be thankful for this Hanukkah is a new book by my dear friend, Lauren Wohl. The Eighth Menorah (Albert Whitman & Company) is…