In I PAINT MY WORLD (Apples & Honey Press, 2026), written by Esther Novak and illustrated by Susan Gal, a young boy expresses a range of emotions, each matching the season of the year he is experiencing. Esther’s gentle, lyrical…
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Interview with David Sherrin, author of BIG BAD WOLF AND THE MASQUERADE BALL
I am delighted to welcome back David Sherrin to chat about the newest installment in the Big Bad Wolf Diaries series, BIG BAD WOLF AND THE MASQUERADE BALL (Apples & Honey Press, 2026), illustrated by Martín Morón. The book follows…
Interview with Freda Lewkowicz, author of DANCING ON MEMORIES
Freda Lewkowicz’s new picture book, DANCING ON MEMORIES (Apples & Honey Press, 2025) illustrated by Sally Anne Garland, follows young Sarah, who uses familiar music to help her grandmother, a former ballerina who suffers from memory loss. Using the term…
Interview with Tami Lehman-Wilzig, author of THE HENNA HELPER and ON THE WINGS OF EAGLES
Tami Lehman-Wilzig’s newest picture books share Yemenite Jewish history with young readers. ON THE WINGS OF EAGLES (Apples & Honey Press, 2025) illustrated by Alisha Monnin, follows a family as they make the daunting journey from Yemen to Israel. THE…
Interview with Ruth Waters, illustrator of CHALLAH, CHALLAH, FOR YOU AND ME
I am delighted to welcome illustrator Ruth Waters! Ruth illustrated my picture books written with June Sobel, APPLES, APPLES ALL YEAR ROUND (Apples & Honey Press, 2022) and CHALLAH, CHALLAH, FOR YOU AND ME (Apples & Honey Press, 2024) out…
Interview with June Sobel, co-author of CHALLAH, CHALLAH, FOR YOU AND ME
I am thrilled to welcome my friend and co-author June Sobel for CHALLAH, CHALLAH, FOR YOU AND ME (Apples & Honey Press, 2024), illustrated by Ruth Waters. Working with June is such a joy, and I am excited to share…
Coming Soon! CHALLAH, CHALLAH, FOR YOU AND ME
I’m so excited to open this box! CHALLAH, CHALLAH, FOR YOU AND ME (Apples & Honey Press, 2024), my newest book co-authored with June Sobel and illustrated by Ruth Waters, celebrates the many kinds of challah we share with friends…
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.…
Interview with Leslie Kimmelman, author of EVE AND ADAM AND THEIR VERY FIRST DAY
Welcome back, Leslie Kimmelman! In her picture book EVE AND ADAM AND THEIR VERY FIRST DAY (Apples & Honey Press, 2023) illustrated by Irina Avgustinovich, Leslie writes a midrash about the very first day of life for biblical figures Eve…
Interview with David Sherrin, author of BIG BAD WOLF’S YOM KIPPUR
In his new picture book BIG BAD WOLF’S YOM KIPPUR (Apples & Honey Press, 2023) illustrated by Martin Morón, author David Sherrin offers readers a fun, fractured fairytale that explores the essence of Yom Kippur in a meaningful and kid-friendly…









