In Tziporah Cohen’s wordless picture book AFIKOMEN (Groundwood Books, 2023), readers will experience the history of Passover with detailed illustrations by Yaara Eshet. Wordless picture books are a fascinating art form that requires a clear story arc without text. AFIKOMEN…
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Interview with Ann Koffsky, author/illustrator of UNDER-THE-SEA SEDER, and Book Giveaway!
I’m so happy to welcome back my friend, author/illustrator Ann Koffsky to celebrate her new picture book UNDER-THE-SEA SEDER (Apples & Honey Press, 2023). Passover is such an important holiday for families and keeping it meaningful and engaging for kids…
Interview with Vivian Kirkfield, author of PIPPA’S PASSOVER PLATE
It is a treat to welcome Vivian Kirkfield. In Vivian’s picture book, PIPPA’S PASSOVER PLATE (Holiday House, 2019) illustrated by Jill Weber, a mouse named Pippa prepares for Passover but is troubled when she can’t find her Seder plate. When…
Interview with David Shawn Klein, author of SHERLOCK MENDELSON AND THE MISSING AFIKOMEN
I am pleased to welcome award-winning author, David Shawn Klein, to chat about his first children’s book, SHERLOCK MENDELSON AND THE MISSING AFIKOMEN (Black Rose Writing, 2022) illustrated by Bridget Starr Taylor. Sherwood Mendelson, a young detective, refers to himself…
MEET THE MATZAH – Interview with Alan Silberberg
Alan Silberberg is a super talented author and illustrator I met at the TENT program. Alan’s books are playful and funny, but always with a lot of heart. I am so excited to help Alan celebrate his newest book, MEET THE…
Interview with Allison Ofanansky, author of A SWEET MEETING ON MIMOUNA NIGHT
I’m so pleased to welcome Allison Ofanansky to chat about her beautiful new picture book A SWEET MEETING ON MIMOUNA NIGHT, illustrated by Rotem Teplow (Groundwood Books, 2020). Mimouna is a Moroccan Jewish holiday celebrated right after Passover. Miriam and…
Welcome Susan Kusel – THE PASSOVER GUEST
It is such a pleasure to welcome Susan Kusel to chat about her new book, THE PASSOVER GUEST (Holiday House, 2021). I first met Susan through the Association of Jewish Libraries. Susan exudes passion for children’s books and it comes…
The Passover Mouse – Joy Nelkin Wieder
I met Joy Nelkin Wieder when we were both attendees at the TENT Workshop at The Yiddish Book Center. We had chatted about her winning manuscript and I was delighted when I learned The Passover Mouse had been published. What…
Susan Lynn Meyer – Matzah Belowstairs
My friend Susan Lynn Meyer (previously interviewed for her novel Black Radishes) has a new picture book just in time for Passover! MATZAH BELOWSTAIRS (Kar-Ben) illustrated by Mette Engell is a delightful story about a charming little mouse family whose…
Welcome Tracy Newman – AROUND THE PASSOVER TABLE
Tracy Newman is the author of more than 10 Jewish books for young readers, most of them about celebrating holidays. Her newest book, AROUND THE PASSOVER TABLE (Albert Whitman & Company), is a delightful picture book that takes readers through…