Laya Steinberg is an award-winning author. She is also an artist, teacher, and gardener. Laya’s newest book, The Best Sukkot…
Welcome – Erika Dreifus!
Erika Dreifus is a “writer’s writer,” and I have long admired her work and contributions to the community of creatives.…
Welcome – Arthur Levine
Arthur Levine is well-known as the co-editor of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter Books, and his role as editor and publisher…
Barbara Krasner – Holocaustkidlit.com
My friend and colleague, Barbara Krasner, has recently launched Holocaustkidlit.com, a database of Holocaust books for children. The site offers easy access…
Catriella Freedman – PJ Our Way
The success of PJ Library for younger readers, which provides books of Jewish content to families with children through age…
Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour – Silver Medal Winner, A Hat for Mrs. Goldman
The 2017 Sydney Taylor Book Award Silver Winner for Readers is A Hat for Mrs. Goldman – A Story About Knitting…
Sydney Taylor Book Awards – 2017
2017 SYDNEY TAYLOR BOOK AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED Winners of the annual Sydney Taylor Book Award were announced by the Association…
John Kanzler, Illustrator – The Sundown Kid
I am thrilled to welcome John Kanzler, illustrator of The Sundown Kid – A Southwestern Shabbat. John has illustrated dozens…
Richard Ungar – Yitzi and the Giant Menorah
This interview with Richard Ungar was recently published in the Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter. I am delighted to share it…