I look forward to sharing my interview with author Susan Lynn Meyer about her Sydney Taylor Honor Book in the Middle Grade Category, A SKY FULL OF SONG (Union Square Kids, 2023), which will be posted on February 6th. The…
Interview with Amalia Hoffman, author/illustrator of AFIKOTECTIVE
In Amalia Hoffman’s picture book AFIKOTECTIVE (Kar-Ben Books, 2024), a bear searches for the Afikomen at the Passover seder. AFIKOTECTIVE is an ideal selection for young readers learning about Passover. It’s a fun and unique way to introduce the Passover…
Interview with Elana K. Arnold, author of THE FISH OF SMALL WISHES
In THE FISH OF SMALL WISHES by Elana K. Arnold (Roaring Brook Press, 2024) illustrated by Magdalena Mora, a shy young girl named Kiki gets more than she expected when her new pet fish offers to grant wishes, but there…
Remembering author Norman H. Finkelstein
I was saddened to hear about the recent loss of the author Norman H. Finkelstein. Norman’s award-winning nonfiction books on topics related to Jewish history are accessible, interesting, and so very important. He was a lovely man and an inspiration…
Interview with Marilyn Wolpin, author of BRING BACK THE BABKA!
Marilyn Wolpin’s picture book BRING BACK THE BABKA! (Barefoot Books, 2023) illustrated by Madison Safer, is a sweet story of Mama’s missing babka and her children who set out to find it. Along the way, the kids visit with neighbors…
Jewish Book Carnival – December 2023
Welcome to the December 2023 Jewish Book Carnival. I hope you have a chance to check out these interesting links. Thanks for visiting Jewish Books for Kids…and More! The Jewish Book Carnival is a monthly roundup of Jewish literary links…
Interview with Kalyn Josephson, author of HOLLOWTHORN
Kayln Josephson is the author of the middle-grade fantasy novel HOLLOWTHORN (Penguin Random House, 2023), the second book in the RAVENFALL series. HOLLOWTHORN follows best friends Anna and Colin as they venture to save their home, the magical Ravenfall Inn, from…
Interview with picture book author Susan Weiss and illustrator Deborah Gross-Zuchman
Susan Weiss and Deborah Gross-Zuchman are the author/illustrator duo behind two charming picture books, A LIGHT FOR MEIRA, A Chanukah Story, and BECKY’S BRAIDS, a sweet story of a young girl and her wise grandmother. Both books feature colorful and…
Artists Against Antisemitism– Upcoming Auction
I am pleased to be involved with Artists Against Antisemitism and their upcoming auction. If you have an item you would like to donate or want to learn more, please visit their website linked above, or follow them on Instagram…
Interview with Elka Weber, author of MRS. MACCABEE’S MIRACLE
Elka Weber’s picture book MRS. MACCABEE’S MIRACLE (Kar-Ben, 2023), illustrated by Amélie Videlo, offers a fun retelling of the Hanukkah story. In the book, Mrs. Maccabee’s five sons are always losing their belongings. When it’s time for them to visit…