Esme Raji Codell is an author and “certified readiologist.” I first learned about Esme, a young urban teacher with big…
Maxine Rose Schur
Maxine Rose Shur is a multi-faceted, award-winning author. Many of her books for children bring to life many unexplored aspects…
Melissa Schorr – Goy Crazy
Melissa Schorr began her writing career as a journalist. Her first book, GOY CRAZY (Hyperion, 2006), is a thought-provoking young…
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.…
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…
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…
Welcoming Michelle Markel
Shana Tova! Happy New Year! In honor of the Jewish New Year, I have been inspired to reach out to…





