The Book Meshuggenahs are thrilled to announce our second annual Be A Shamash Contest, which will run from October 3, 2021 – November 18, 2021! This contest is inspired by the words of Rabbi David Wolpe, who said: “The Shamash…
Tag: Hanukkah
Happy Hanukkah! Like a Maccabee – Updated E-book!
HAPPY HANUKKAH, FRIENDS! I am excited to share the news that a new version of Like A Maccabee is now available as an E-Book. Check it out!
Happy Hanukkah Round Up! New book announcements!
It is always a pleasure for me to celebrate new books from authors I have previously interviewed. It is with great delight that I share FIVE new HANUKKAH books from Jewish Books for Kids friends. Hanukkah begins on December 10th.…
Sylvia Rouss – The Hanukkah Fable of Little Dreidel and Silver Menorah
Sylvia Rouss is the award-winning author and early childhood educator who created the popular Sammy Spider and The Littlest books, among many others. Sylvia has received numerous awards as an educator and she conducts seminars for parents and teachers. Teachers,…
WELCOME KAREN – FARMER KOBI’S HANUKKAH MATCH
Karen Rostoker-Gruber is an award-winning children’s book author, ventriloquist, and humorist. Karen is a dynamo! Her awards, accolades, and activities are impressive and too numerous to list (visit her website listed below for details). Karen’s delightful book (authored with Rabbi…
All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah on The Book of Life Podcast
From Heidi Rabinowitz at Book of Life Podcast: The new picture book All-of-a-Kind Family, based on the classic chapter books by Sydney Taylor, is the subject of The Book of Life podcast’s newest episode. Hear an interview with author Emily…
Hanukkah Hamster – Welcome Back, Michelle Markel!
have been fortunate to interview Michelle Markel about some of her nonfiction books. Today, we chat about her new picture book, Hanukkah Hamster (Sleeping Bear Press) illustrated by Andre Ceolin. Hanukkah Hamster is a tender story of the friendship between…
Welcome Lauren Ranalli – The Great Latke Cook Off
How do you make the perfect latke? I’m so happy to introduce Lauren Ranalli, the author of The Great Latke Cook Off. We all have unique ways of celebrating traditional holidays. Lauren’s new book is a fun, multi-generational story about…
Getting Ready for Hanukkah! A New Visit with Pamela Ehrenberg
I have been a fan of Ehrenberg since I first read her novel, Ethan, Suspended. I am delighted to chat with Pamela about her delightful new picture book, The Queen of the Hanukkah Dosas. Tell me a bit about the…
Richard Ungar – Yitzi and the Giant Menorah
This interview with Richard Ungar was recently published in the Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter. I am delighted to share it on Jewish Books for Kids. Happy Hanukkah! Richard Ungar is an award-winning author illustrator, and practicing lawyer. He creates picture…