Valerie Estelle Frankel is an award-winning author of books for adults and children. Her book, CHELM FOR THE HOLIDAYS (Kar-Ben,…
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Interview with Lisa Rose, author of THE SINGER AND THE SCIENTIST
I am happy to welcome author Lisa Rose! Lisa shares the backstory about her new nonfiction picture book, THE SINGER…
Interview with Barbara Krasner, author of 37 DAYS AT SEA: ABOARD THE M.S. ST. LOUIS, 1939
I first met my friend Barbara Krasner when we served on the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee together. I’m delighted…
Where’s the Potty on this Ark? Welcome, Kerry Olitzky
Kerry Olitzky has served in many leadership roles in Jewish Education. He is also the author of several books about…
Welcome Esty Schachter – Pickled Watermelon!
Esty Schachter is a writer, clinical social worker, book reviewer, and assistant librarian. Her newest book is a middle-grade novel,…
Susan Lynn Meyer – Matzah Belowstairs
My friend Susan Lynn Meyer has a new picture book just in time for Passover! MATZAH BELOWSTAIRS (Kar-Ben) illustrated by…
Anna Levine – All Eyes On Alexandra
My friend Anna Levine has a new book – and it’s gorgeous! ALL EYES ON ALEXANDRA (Kar-Ben) tells the story…
Jane Kohuth – Who’s Got The Etrog?
It is such a pleasure to introduce Jane Kohuth, another wonderful author I met at the Yiddish Book Center TENT…
Welcome – Jamie Kiffel-Alcheh
There is no doubt that the greatest gift of being in the world of children’s literature is the community of…
Welcome – Laya Steinberg
Laya Steinberg is an award-winning author. She is also an artist, teacher, and gardener. Laya’s newest book, The Best Sukkot…









