Maggie Anton is the author of the very popular Rashi’s Daughters Series. She has just released Book III – Rachel. I am so thrilled that Maggie could take time out of her busy touring schedule to visit the blog. …
Rachel Kamin – The Tot Shabbat Handbook
The Tot Shabbat Handbook: A Practical Guide for Engaging Young Families in Congregational Life (URJ Press) edited by Paula Feldstein, is a book and CD resource for helping congregations create meaningful Shabbat programs for families with young children. Rachel Kamin,…
The Search For the Stones – Marc Lumer
I’m delighted to announce the publication of The Search For the Stones (Artscroll) by Shmuel Blitz, Zakon, and my friend Marc Lumer, illustrator. This exciting new middle-grade time travel novel will be released next week. Here is what the publisher…
Welcome Zachary Shapiro
I am thrilled to welcome Zachary Shapiro to the blog. His first children’s book, We’re All in the Same Boat (Putnam), is a delightful retelling of the story of Noah’s Ark, beautifully illustrated by Jack E. Davis. Zach has inspired…
NEW MEMBERS APPOINTED TO THE SYDNEY TAYLOR BOOK AWARD COMMITTEE
NEW MEMBERS APPOINTED TO THE SYDNEY TAYLOR BOOK AWARD COMMITTEEKathe Pinchuck, ChairSydney Taylor Book Award Committee The Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee appointed three new members. Their four-year terms will begin in January 2010. The committee benefits from the diverse…
April Halprin Wayland’s New Year at the Pier!
April Halprin Wayland is part of the amazing community of children’s writers in Southern California. I was delighted to discover April had written a book about Tashlich, a wonderful ritual that occurs during Rosh Hashanah. According to Jewish tradition, the…
For Your Consideration – The Truth About Sydney Taylor Book Award Submissions
I am honored to serve on the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee. It is a responsibility that I, and my fellow committee members do not take lightly. We are passionate about the books we read and the integrity of our…
Book of Life – Why Be Social?
Thank you, Heidi Estrin and Alyx Block for the shout-out and kind words about my blog on “The Book of Life” podcast! This wonderful series is called “Why Be Social?” Check it out!http://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2009/08/why-be-social-part-3-suggestions.html
Welcome Kathy Kacer
One of the highlights of the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee session at the AJL Convention is the presentation of selected books we have read during the previous year. I was honored to “book talk” The Diary of Laura’s Twin…
Sydney Taylor Book Award Acceptance Speeches – Richard Michelson and Raul Colon
The talented and inspirational Richard Michelson and Raul Colon accept the Sydney Taylor Book Award for their book, As Good as Anybody: Martin Luther King and Abraham Joshua Heschel’s Amazing March Toward Freedom.