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…
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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 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 lives Belowstairs. They are eager to celebrate…
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…
More Than Enough – A Visit With April Halprin Wayland
My friend April Halprin Wayland has a beautiful new book out – just in time for Passover. More Than Enough (Dial Books) is a sweet celebration of appreciation and a perfect read-aloud for all ages. I was lucky enough to…
The Passover Surprise – Welcome Janet Heller
Janet Ruth Heller is a poet, literary critic, college professor, essayist, playwright, and fiction writer. She is a past president of the Society for the Study of Midwestern Literature, currently president of the Michigan College English Association. Janet has been…
Welcome Nancy Steiner – On This Night
Nancy Steiner is a freelance writer and author based in Los Angeles. I first met Nancy at a local SCBWI conference and we have been friends ever since! Nancy’s work has appeared in Los Angeles Times Magazine, The Jewish Journal…
Let My People Go – Tilda Balsley
Tilda Balsley is the author of LET MY PEOPLE GO! (Kar-Ben) illustrated by Ilene Richard. This delightful picture book tells the story of Passover in a reader’s theatre format that is engaging, humorous, and appealing for kids and adults of…