Bracha Sharp is an author and poet. Her picture book THE CHALLAH GIRL (Feldheim) is a sweet tale of Zlatah Leah, whose beautiful challah is known throughout her village. But is her challah special enough to bring a smile to…
Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour! Welcome Monica Hesse, Author of THEY WENT LEFT
Welcome! It is a delight to be a stop on the Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour. The Sydney Taylor Book Award is presented annually by the Association of Jewish Libraries “to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically…
Interview with Liza Wiemer, author of THE ASSIGNMENT
Liza Wiemer is an award-winning educator with over twenty years of teaching experience. Her second young adult novel, The Assignment (Delacorte Press, 2020) tells the story of a high school assignment that requires defending the position of Nazis during World War II.…
Interview with Lesléa Newman, author of I Wish My Father
Lesléa Newman is a beloved author of books for children and adults. Her recent book of poetry for adults, I WISH MY FATHER (a companion to I CARRY MY MOTHER) is a deeply moving exploration of love and loss. An…
Welcome Susan Kusel – THE PASSOVER GUEST
It is such a pleasure to welcome Susan Kusel to chat about her new book, THE PASSOVER GUEST. I first met Susan through the Association of Jewish Libraries. Susan exudes passion for children’s books and it comes as no surprise…
Interview with Lori Banov Kaufmann, author of REBEL DAUGHTER
I am delighted to welcome Lori Banov Kaufmann, the author of REBEL DAUGHTER (Penguin Random House, 2021). This fascinating YA novel takes readers back to Jerusalem two thousand years ago. Through the main character Esther, REBEL DAUGHTER brings to life…
Interview with Cambria Gordon, author of The Poetry of Secrets
Welcome Cambria Gordon, the author of a new YA novel, THE POETRY OF SECRETS. Through the eyes of Isabel, readers will have a window into the lives of conversos – Jews forced to convert to Catholicism in Spain in the…
DIJ – Use your Jewish Creativity!
I am so excited to share my newest book, DIJ – Use Your Jewish Creativity. It was such an honor to explore the creative journeys of so many talented artists! Learn more here: DIJ – Use Your Jewish Creativity
ADVENTURE GIRL – DABI DIGS IN ISRAEL with Janice Hechter
Janice Hechter is the author/illustrator of ADVENTURE GIRL – DABI DIGS IN ISRAEL (Alazar Press). Young readers will follow Dabi as she joins her aunt on the ultimate field trip – an archeological dig in Israel. ADVENTURE GIRL will surely…
Happy Hanukkah! Like a Maccabee – Updated E-book!
HAPPY HANUKKAH, FRIENDS! I am excited to share the news that a new version of Like A Maccabee is now available as an E-Book. Check it out!