Melissa Schorr began her writing career as a journalist. Her first book, GOY CRAZY (Hyperion, 2006), is a thought-provoking young adult novel that explores a delicate topic for many families – interfaith dating. In the book, Rachel Lowenstein tests her…
Confessions of Sarah Darer Littman
I am delighted to welcome Sarah Darer Littman, author of the award-winning middle grade novel, CONFESSIONS OF A CLOSET CATHOLIC. When I met Sarah at the Jewish Children’s Literature Conference in Los Angeles, I was already a huge fan. (Note:…
DANGER BOY – Mark Williams
Mark Williams is the author of the DANGER BOY (Candlewick) books, a time-travel series that chronicles the adventures of Eli Sands and his friends. The newest title, DANGER BOY: CITY OF RUINS, is set in Ancient Jerusalem. Through Eli’s adventures,…
Like a Maccabee Honored by Midwest Book Awards
Like a Maccabee was honored with the 2006 Midwest Independent Publishers Association Merit Award for Children/Young Adult Fiction. I was so delighted to hear the news, and even more thrilled to see the certificate. I wasn’t able to be at…
Welcoming Michelle Markel
Shana Tova! Happy New Year! In honor of the Jewish New Year, I have been inspired to reach out to our wonderful community of writers and other supporters of Jewish literature for children. Since the publication of Like a Maccabee,…