The Jewish Book Council has awarded the National Jewish Book Award for Jewish Family Literature to Genesis – the Book with Seventy Faces (Pitspopany, March 2008) by Esther Takac. Esther is a psychologist and children’s author. She is the author…
Edith Tarbescu – ANNUSHKA’S VOYAGE
Edith Tarbescu is the author of four children’s books, including the award-winning picture book ANNUSHKA’S VOYAGE (Houghton Mifflin) illustrated by Lydia Dabcovich. She is also a playwright and has written ANNUSHKA’S VOYAGE into a play for young people. The play…
Illustrator Marc Lumer
I’m pleased to introduce children’s book illustrator, Marc Lumer. Marc Lumer’s early works have appeared on the Warner Bros hit shows Batman and Superman. While Lumer was at DreamWorks his paintings helped create the animated films Prince of Egypt and…
Sydney Tayor Book Award Blog Tour – Welome Winner Karen Hesse!
Karen Hesse’s books have entertained and enlightened countless readers. I have been a great fan of her work for many years. I’m delighted that she has been honored with the Sydney Taylor Book Award for her historical novel Brooklyn Bridge.…
The Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour is Coming!
My friend Heidi Estrin has organized a blog tour for the STBA winners. Here is the schedule: Sunday, January 18, 2009: Karen Hesse, author of Brooklyn Bridges, Sydney Taylor Book Award winner in the Older Readers Category at Jewish Books…
ANNOUNCING – THE SYDNEY TAYLOR BOOK AWARDS
Congratulations to all the winners – it has been an honor to serve on the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee! THE 2009 SYDNEY TAYLOR BOOK AWARDSANNOUNCED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH LIBRARIES The Sydney Taylor Book Award Winner for Younger…
Welcome David Adler
David Adler is the much-loved author of over 200 books for children, including the iconic Cam Jansen Series. David’s writing career was inspired by his curious three-year-old nephew whose questions led to David’s first book, A Little At A Time…
Congratulations!
The winner of the Like a Maccabee book contest is Debbie Colodny. Debbie also sent in her fabulous latke recipe. I can’t wait to try it! Latkes with a Spin.3 Granny Smith apples3 parsnips3 slightly beaten eggs3 Tbsp. flour or…
Like a Maccabee Contest Ends on December 26!
In honor of Hanukkah I am offering a contest for a signed copy of Like a Maccabee. Simply send an e-mail to me at [email protected] with Happy Hanukkah in the title. Only one entry per family, but if you include…
Like a Maccabee Contest!
In honor of Hanukkah I will be oferring a contest for signed copy of Like a Maccabee. Just send an e-mail to [email protected] with “Happy Hanukkah” in the message. The winning reader will be randomly selected. If you send along…