Elka Weber’s picture book MRS. MACCABEE’S MIRACLE (Kar-Ben, 2023), illustrated by Amélie Videlo, offers a fun retelling of the Hanukkah…
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Interview with Tami Lehman-Wilzig, author of LUIS DE TORRES SAILS TO FREEDOM
Tami Lehman-Wilzig’s newest picture book, LUIS DE TORRES SAILS TO FREEDOM (Kar-Ben, 2023) illustrated by Oliver Averill is the story of a man…
Interview with Sarah Sassoon, author of SHOHAM’S BANGLE
It’s a delight to welcome Sarah Sassoon, author of SHOHAM’S BANGLE (Kar-Ben, 2022) illustrated by Noa Kelner. SHOHAM’S BANGLE is…
Interview with Bonnie Lindauer, author of HANNAH G. SOLOMON DARED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Bonnie Lindauer’s picture book biography HANNAH G. SOLOMON DARED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE (Kar-Ben, 2021) illustrated by Sofia Moore tells…
Interview with Jacqueline Jules, author of MY NAME IS HAMBURGER
I am so excited to interview my friend, author and poet Jacqueline Jules. I am a big fan of Jacqueline’s…
Interview with Sylvia Rouss, author of SAMMY SPIDER’S FIRST ABC
Sylvia Rouss’s beloved children’s series SAMMY THE SPIDER has introduced young readers to many Jewish holidays, customs, and celebrations for…
Interview with Betsy R. Rosenthal, author of WHEN LIGHTNIN’ STRUCK
I’m excited to share my interview with Betsy R. Rosenthal about her middle-grade novel WHEN LIGHTNIN’ STRUCK (Kar-Ben, 2022). I…
Interview with Deborah Blumenthal, author of FRANK WHO LIKED TO BUILD: THE ARCHITECTURE OF FRANK GEHRY
Welcome, Deborah Blumenthal! Deborah is the author of a new picture book biography, FRANK WHO LIKED TO BUILD: THE ARCHITECTURE…
Interview with Karen Pokras, author of THE BACKYARD SECRETS OF DANNY WEXLER
I am excited to chat with author Karen Pokras about her engaging middle grade novel, THE BACKYARD SECRETS OF DANNY…
Interview with Danielle Joseph, author of SYDNEY A. FRANKEL’S SUMMER MIX-UP
I first met author Danielle Joseph when we both attended the TENT program at the Yiddish Book Center. Danielle is…









