Sarah Gershman is the author of BEDTIME SH’MA (EKS publishing, illustrated by Kristina Swarner), a lovely child-friendly adaptation of traditional…
Let My People Go – Tilda Balsley
Tilda Balsley is the author of LET MY PEOPLE GO! (Kar-Ben) illustrated by Ilene Richard. This delightful picture book tells…
Sonia Levitin Brings The Return to the Stage!
Sonia Levitin is an award-winning author of over 40 books. Most recently, she was honored with the Sydney Taylor Book…
A Righteous Project – Holocaust Memorial Day
Jillian Curtis homeschools her sons Joshua 11, and Jarret, 10. Together they embarked on a project to learn about the…
Welcome Editor Alexandra Cooper!
Alexandra Cooper is an editor at Simon and Schuster. I met Alexandra at a recent SCBWI Writer’s Retreat. She was…
Welcoming Steve Sheinkin and Rabbi Harvey!
Graphic novels are a growing genre in children’s literature. Steve Sheinkin has created a series young readers love. He is…
Welcoming Jacqueline Jules!
Jacqueline Jules has made some terrific contributions to Jewish literature for children, and it is an honor to share her…
Welcome Brenda Ferber
I’m thrilled to introduce Brenda Ferber, the author of JULIA’S KITCHEN (Farrar Straus & Giroux), a sensitive novel of love,…
Jewish Literature for Children – Western Regional Conference
Yesterday I attended the Jewish Literature for Children Western Regional Conference. This fabulous annual event was held at Sinai Temple…
Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee!
I am proud to formally announce my affiliation with the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee. The Sydney Taylor book awards…