Welcome to the March 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 Ann Koffsky, author/illustrator of UNDER-THE-SEA SEDER, and Book Giveaway!
I’m so happy to welcome back my friend, author/illustrator Ann Koffsky to celebrate her new picture book UNDER-THE-SEA SEDER (Apples & Honey Press, 2023). Passover is such an important holiday for families and keeping it meaningful and engaging for kids…
Interview with Sandy Lanton, author of LILY BLUE RIDING HOOD: A PURIM STORY
Sandy Lanton’s new picture book LILY BLUE RIDING HOOD: A PURIM STORY (Intergalactic Afikoman, 2023) illustrated by Kim Barnes, puts a modern, Jewish spin on the classic Little Red Riding Hood tale. LILY BLUE RIDING HOOD follows a skateboarding girl…
Interview with Evelyn Goldfinger, author of WORDS FROM MY HEART: THE HANDS-ON JEWISH PRAYER BOOK
I am excited to share Evelyn Goldfinger’s creative work, WORDS FROM MY HEART: THE HANDS-ON JEWISH PRAYER BOOK. It’s a unique book concept that is interactive and project-based, making prayer accessible for children. Evelyn is passionate about bringing spirituality to…
Interview with David Tabatsky, author of THE BOY BEHIND THE DOOR: HOW SALOMON KOOL ESCAPED THE NAZIS
I’m pleased to share my interview with David Tabatsky about his YA book, THE BOY BEHIND THE DOOR: HOW SALOMON KOOL ESCAPED THE NAZIS (Amsterdam Publishers, 2022). It tells the story of a teen named Salomon Kool, who survives against…
Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour! Interview with Erin Silver, author of SITTING SHIVA
I am thrilled to be a stop on the 2023 Sydney Taylor Book Awards Blog Tour! The Sydney Taylor Book Award is presented annually to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience. Presented by the…
Coming Soon! The 2023 Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour
I look forward to sharing my interview with author Erin Silver about her Sydney Taylor Honor Book in the Picture Book Category, SITTING SHIVA (Orca Book Publishers, 2022) illustrated by Michelle Theodore, which will be posted on February 7th. The…
2023 Sydney Taylor Book Awards
Congratulation to the authors and illustrators honored by the 2023 Sydney Taylor Book Awards. I am pleased to have interviewed some of the winners and notables this past year. Check out the interviews below. Interview with Mari Lowe, author of AVIVA…
Jewish Book Carnival – January 2023
The Jewish Book Carnival, a monthly roundup of Jewish literary links from across the blogosphere, has been posted for January 2023. Our host this month is Erika Dreifus at My Machberet Blog. You can see the Carnival here: https://www.erikadreifus.com/2023/01/jewish-book-carnival-january-2023-5783/
Interview with R. M. Romero, author of THE GHOSTS OF ROSE HILL
THE GHOSTS OF ROSE HILL by R.M. Romero (Peachtree Teen, 2022) is a beautiful novel in verse about a teenager, Ilana, who visits her aunt in Prague. She discovers a cemetery and befriends a ghost boy named Benjamin. But befriending a ghost is not…