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…
Interview with author Charlotte Offsay and illustrator Jason Kirschner of CHALLAH DAY!
In CHALLAH DAY! (Holiday House, 2023) by Charlotte Offsay, illustrated by Jason Kirschner, a family spends the day baking Challah. The bouncy, rhyming text takes readers through preparing and mixing ingredients, waiting for the dough to rise, and braiding and…
Interview with Ryan Lavarnway, author of BASEBALL AND BELONGING
In his picture book BASEBALL AND BELONGING, illustrated by Chris Brown, Ryan Lavarnway chronicles his story as a kid growing up playing baseball to his career as a catcher for Major League Baseball teams. Along the way, Ryan had many…
Interview with Tammar Stein, author of THE GIANT, THE SLINGSHOT, AND THE FUTURE KING
Tammar Stein’s illustrated chapter book THE GIANT, THE SLINGSHOT, AND THE FUTURE KING (Apples & Honey Press, 2023) illustrated by Dodo Maeder, retells the story of David and Goliath, as well as David’s life beyond his victory over the giant.…