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Interview with Melissa Stoller, author of STELLA’S SPECIAL RECIPE: A ROSH HASHANAH STORY

August 30, 2026

In Melissa Stoller’s picture book STELLA’S SPECIAL RECIPE: A ROSH HASHANAH STORY (Kar-Ben, 2026), illustrated by Valerya Milovanova, Stella learns…

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Interview with Janice Hechter, author of THE POWER OF HER PAINTBRUSH

May 6, 2026

Janice Hechter’s picture book biography, THE POWER OF HER PAINTBRUSH: THE STORY OF THERESA BERNSTEIN (Kar-Ben, 2026), tells the interesting…

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Interview and Book Giveaway with Ilana R. Wieder, author of SHIRA THE SINGING PUPPY

March 19, 2026

In Ilana R. Wieder’s picture book SHIRA THE SINGING PUPPY (Kar-Ben, 2025), illustrated by Alexandra Colombo, an enthusiastic singing dog…

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Interview with Sarah Aroeste, author of author of ANYADA BUENA, SHANAH TOVAH and more

July 18, 2025

I am delighted to welcome Sarah Aroeste. I first met Sarah when I visited the Yiddish Book Center with PJ…

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Interview with Pamela Ehrenberg, author of THE SEE-YOU-SOON SPICE BOX

May 13, 2025

In Pamela Ehrenberg’s picture book THE SEE-YOU-SOON SPICE BOX (Kar-Ben, 2025), illustrated by Gabby Grant, young Silas visits with his…

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Interview with Danielle Joseph, author of THE MITZVAH FAIRY

April 7, 2025

In Danielle Joseph’s picture book THE MITZVAH FAIRY (Kar-Ben, 2025) illustrated by Christine Battuz, young readers are introduced to The…

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Interview with Jane Sutton, author of ZAYDE BABYSITS BEFORE PASSOVER

January 26, 2025

In Jane Sutton’s new picture book ZAYDE BABYSITS BEFORE PASSOVER (Kar-Ben, 2025) illustrated by Kate Chappell, young Ruthie and her…

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Interview with Sarah Sassoon, author of THIS IS NOT A CHOLENT

May 2, 2024

Sarah Sassoon’s picture book THIS IS NOT A CHOLENT (Kar-Ben, 2024) illustrated by Viviana Garofoli, is set in Australia and…

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Interview with Deborah Lakritz, author of THINGS THAT SHIMMER

March 26, 2024

Set in 1973, Deborah’s middle grade novel THINGS THAT SHIMMER (Kar-Ben, 2024) follows Melanie, a middle schooler desperate to join…

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Interview with Amalia Hoffman, author/illustrator of AFIKOTECTIVE

January 24, 2024

In Amalia Hoffman’s picture book AFIKOTECTIVE (Kar-Ben Books, 2024), a bear searches for the Afikomen at the Passover seder. AFIKOTECTIVE…

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Apples, Apples, All Year Round
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Sweet Tamales for Purim
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