To all my friends and blog readers, I wish you all a Happy Hanukkah filled with light and love. As we celebrate with the scent of frying latkes, the sweet taste of sufganiyot (jelly donuts), and the dancing flames of…
Exploring the Holocaust Through Children’s Literature
The Western Regional Jewish Literature for Children Conference is coming up on February 1, 2009. Here is the announcement for this terrific day: The Association of Jewish Libraries, Association of Jewish Libraries of Southern California, Simon Wiesenthal Center Museum of…
Once Upon A World Book Award Winner – Gretchen Woelfle
On November 2, I attended the Awards Program for The Once Upon A World Book Award. The event took place at The Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles. This award was established by Sonia Levitin and her family to “support…
Association of Jewish Libraries Launches Podcast
My friend Heidi Estrin shared the exciting news about the new AJL podcast. There are some really terrific programs available. Please check it out! Here is the original press release with all the info you need: Author talks, lectures on…
Welcome Debbie Spring
Debbie Spring has been a writer for over twenty years. I was deeply touched by her book, THE RIGHTEOUS SMUGGLER (Second Story Press, 2005), which is a part of the Holocaust Remembrance Series, and was short-listed for CBC’s Young Canada…
Introducing Alexis O’Neill
The High Holidays are a time for reflection and counting the blessing in our lives. One of the greatest blessings of all is the gift of friendship. I am thrilled to introduce my dear friend, Alexis O’Neill. Alexis is a…
Deborah Blumenthal
Deborah Blumenthal is an award-winning journalist and nutritionist who divides her time between writing adult novels and children’s books. She has been a regular contributor to The New York Times covering health and fitness stories, consumer issues, and travel, including…
Welcome Joan Betty Stuchner
Joan Betty Stuchner is an award-winning author. Her recent release, HONEY CAKE, takes place in Denmark during World War II. It is a story of hope during a very dark time. Joan Betty was born in Leeds, England, but has…
Welcome Anna Levine!
I’m thrilled to introduce Anna Levine. Anna is the Regional Advisor for the SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) in Israel. Her new book, FREEFALL (Greenwillow) is being released this week. Anna was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia,…
Carla Killough McClafferty
I’m excited to welcome multi-award-winning author Carla Killough McClafferty. Carla is the author of several books including, Forgiving God (Discovery House Publishers, 1995), an inspirational book for adults that deals with the Spiritual battle she faced after the death of…