Barbara Reid is the author/illustrator of FOX WALKED AONE (Albert Whitman and Company) a visually stunning story of Noah’s ark. FOX WALKED ALONE is a Sydney Taylor Notable Book for 2010. Barbara’s unique Plasticine art provides wonderful visual images for…
CELEBRATE JEWISH BOOKS FOR CHILDREN! ANNUAL WESTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE : JEWISH LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN Sunday, April 18, 2010, 9:00 am to 3:00 “MONSTERS AND MIRACLES: A JOURNEY THROUGH JEWISH PICTURE BOOKS”Skirball exhibit – panel discussion – silent auction – book…
Welcome to the Sydney Taylor Book Awards Blog Tour! I have the pleasure of introducing Jago Silver, the illustrator of silver medal winner Nachshon, Who Was Afraid to Swim, written by Deborah Bodin Cohen (Kar-Ben). Nachshon was the first person…
Meet the authors and illustrators who were honored with Sydney Taylor Book Awards! For the complete schedule visit jewishlibraries.org/blog.
2010 SYDNEY TAYLOR BOOK AWARDS – ANNOUNCED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH LIBRARIES Congratulations to all! The Sydney Taylor Book Award Winner for Younger Readers:New Year at the Pier: A Rosh Hashanah Story by April Halprin Wayland with illustrations by…
One of the lovely benefits of sharing interviews on my blog is the opportunity I have to meet wonderful people from around the world. Rabbi Fishel Jacobs is the author of the Two Kings books for children. He lives with…
My friend Barbara Jean Hicks is the author of Monsters Don’t Eat Broccoli, recently released by Knopf. Monsters might not eat broccoli, but they do eat latkes! In honor of Hanukkah, Barbara Jean shares this terrific latke recipe borrowed from…
Linda Glaser is the author of many children’s books. Her latest is Hoppy Hanukkah (Albert Whitman & Company) illustrated by Daniel Howarth, a delightful holiday celebration for young readers. Her other acclaimed books include The Borrowed Hanukkah Latkes, Mrs. Greenberg’s…
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. …
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,…