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…
HOPPY HANUKKAH!
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 – Rashi’s Daughters
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