I am delighted beyond measure to share this interview with the amazing Debbie Levy about her book, I Dissent – Ruth Bader Ginsberg Makes her Mark. As soon as I head about it, I couldn’t wait to read I Dissent, and…
Tag: nonfiction
Welcome Cynthia Levinson! Watch Out for Flying Kids!
I am delighted to welcome Cynthia Levinson to chat about her newest book, Watch Out For Flying Kids! (Peachtree Publishing Company) After teaching at all grade levels, from pre-K through grad students, and working in education policy, Cynthia turned to…
Welcome Rachel Weingarten
I am honored to introduce Rachel Weingarten, author of Ancient Prayer: Channeling Your Faith 365 Days of the Year (Fall River Press). Rachel is a freelance writer with extensive experience. She has published several non-fiction books and recently interviewed Matisyahu…
Welcome Deborah Heiligman!
I have been a fan of Deborah Heiligman’s books for years. Last summer I had a chance to meet Deborah at the Association of Jewish Libraries Conference in Houston where Deborah was presented with the Sydney Taylor Book Award for her…
Interview with Diane Heiman, author of The Mitzvah Project
Diane is the co-author of three non-fiction books for tweens, most recently, The Mitzvah Project Book Making Mitzvah Part of Your Bar/Bat Mitzvah… and Your Life (Jewish Lights). Her writing partner is her best friend from college, Liz Suneby. The…
Secrets of a Jewish Mother
The Jewish mother is traditionally the heart of the family. How has modern life changed the role of mothers in Jewish families? Despite technological advances, shifting social norms, and changing fashions, the soul of a Jewish mother remains strong from…
Welcome Menno Metselaar – The Anne Frank House
Anne Frank: Her Life in Words and Pictures from the Archives of the Anne Frank House by Menno Metselaar and Ruud van der Rol, translated by Arnold J. Pomerans was chosen as a Sydney Taylor Honor Book for Older Readers.…
Rachel Kamin – The Tot Shabbat Handbook
The Tot Shabbat Handbook: A Practical Guide for Engaging Young Families in Congregational Life (URJ Press) edited by Paula Feldstein, is a book and CD resource for helping congregations create meaningful Shabbat programs for families with young children. Rachel Kamin,…
Portraits of Jewish American Heroes
Malka Drucker is an award-winning author of 20 books, including GRANDMA’S LATKES, and her highly acclaimed JEWISH HOLIDAY Series which won the Southern California Council on Literature for Children Prize series. She belongs to many literary organizations, including The Society…
Sydney Taylor Book Award Winner – Richard Michelson
I am thrilled and honored to welcome award-winning author, Richard Michelson, to my blog. His book, As Good As Anybody: Martin Luther King and Abraham Joshua Heschel’s Amazing March Toward Freedom (Knopf Books for Young Readers) illustrated by Raul Colón…