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Interview with Deborah Lakritz, author of A PLACE TO BELONG: DEBBIE FRIEDMAN SINGS HER WAY HOME

November 20, 2022

I am delighted to welcome my friend, Deborah Lakritz, to chat about her newest picture book biography, A PLACE TO BELONG: DEBBIE FRIEDMAN SINGS HER WAY HOME (Apples & Honey Press, 2022), illustrated by Julia Castaño. Debbie Friedman’s music is…

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Interview with Bonnie Lindauer, author of HANNAH G. SOLOMON DARED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

August 18, 2022

Bonnie Lindauer’s picture book biography HANNAH G. SOLOMON DARED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE (Kar-Ben, 2021) illustrated by Sofia Moore tells the life story of National Council of Jewish Women founder Hannah G. Solomon. Hannah spent her life working to make…

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Interview with Kate Hannigan, author of BLIPS ON A SCREEN: How Ralph Baer Invented TV Video Gaming and Launched a Worldwide Obsession

April 29, 2022

Kate Hannigan’s new picture book biography BLIPS ON A SCREEN: How Ralph Baer Invented TV Video Gaming and Launched a Worldwide Obsession (Knopf, 2022) illustrated by Zachariah OHora tells the interesting story of Ralph Baer, a Jewish refugee who invented…

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Interview with Deborah Blumenthal, author of FRANK WHO LIKED TO BUILD: THE ARCHITECTURE OF FRANK GEHRY

April 7, 2022

Welcome, Deborah Blumenthal! Deborah is the author of a new picture book biography, FRANK WHO LIKED TO BUILD: THE ARCHITECTURE OF FRANK GEHRY (Kar-Ben, 2022) illustrated by Maria Brzozowska. The book tells the story of famed architect Frank Gehry, known…

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Interview with Nancy Churnin, author of A QUEEN TO THE RESCUE: THE STORY OF HENRIETTA SZOLD, FOUNDER OF HADASSAH

October 22, 2021

It’s wonderful to once again interview my friend and fellow Book Meshuggenah, Nancy Churnin. Nancy is known for creating exceptional books for young readers. Her new picture book biography, A QUEEN TO THE RESCUE: THE STORY OF HENRIETTA SZOLD, FOUNDER…

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Interview with author Cynthia Levinson and illustrator Evan Turk of THE PEOPLE’S PAINTER: HOW BEN SHAHN FOUGHT FOR JUSTICE WITH ART

April 20, 2021

In their new picture book biography, THE PEOPLE’S PAINTER: HOW BEN SHAHN FOUGHT FOR JUSTICE WITH ART (Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2021), author Cynthia Levinson and illustrator Evan Turk introduce young readers to Ben Shahn, a prolific Jewish artist.…

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Interview with Alexis O’Neill, author of JACOB RIIS’S CAMERA

March 7, 2021

It is an absolute delight for me to welcome my friend, Alexis O’Neill. In her book, JACOB RIIS’S CAMERA, Alexis shares the work of Riis as a photojournalist and reformer. His photographs of the Lower East Side were a catalyst…

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Hedy Lamarr’s Double Life – Laurie Wallmark

December 9, 2020

I’m excited to welcome Laurie Wallmark to chat about her book, HEDY LAMARR’S DOUBLE LIFE – The Hollywood Legend and Brilliant Inventor (Sterling Children’s Books) illustrated by Katy Wu. It’s a truly fascinating story of a movie star whose inventions…

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The Polio Pioneer by Linda Elovitz Marshall

December 1, 2020

I’m so happy to welcome Linda Elovitz Marshall. Linda is the author of many beloved books for kids. Her recent picture book, THE POLIO PIONEER (Knopf) beautifully illustrated by Lisa Anchin, tells the inspiring story of Jonas Salk and his…

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Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour! Welcome Victoria Ortiz, author of DISSENTER ON THE BENCH: RUTH BADER GINSBURG’S LIFE & WORK

February 13, 2020

I am excited that Jewish Books for Kids is a stop on the Sydney Taylor Book Award Tour! It is my absolute honor to introduce Victoria Ortiz, winner of the STBA Silver Medal for her riveting book, Dissenter on the Bench: Ruth…

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Apples, Apples, All Year Round

Apples, Apples, All Year Round

Apples, Apples, All Year Round
(Apples & Honey Press, 2022)

D.I.J – Do It Jewish: Use Your Jewish Creativity

D.I.J - Do It Jewish: Use Your Jewish Creativity by Barbara Bietz

D.I.J – Do It Jewish: Use Your Jewish Creativity

(Intergalactic Afikoman, 2020)

Sweet Tamales for Purim

Sweet Tamales for Purim by Barbara Bietz

Sweet Tamales for Purim
(August House, 2020)

The Sundown Kid

The Sundown Kid by Barbara Bietz

The Sundown Kid: A Southwestern Shabbat
(August House, 2017)

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Like a Maccabee by Barbara Bietz

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