In her new picture book biography from the Little Golden Books series titled IRIS APFEL: A LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK BIOGRAPHY (Golden Books, 2023) illustrated by Ellen Surrey, Deborah Blumenthal introduces readers to Iris Apfel, a beloved fashion icon, designer, and…
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Interview with Lori Banov Kaufmann, author of REBEL DAUGHTER
I am delighted to welcome Lori Banov Kaufmann, the author of REBEL DAUGHTER (Penguin Random House, 2021). This fascinating YA novel takes readers back to Jerusalem two thousand years ago. Through the main character Esther, REBEL DAUGHTER brings to life…
Richard Ungar – Yitzi and the Giant Menorah
This interview with Richard Ungar was recently published in the Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter. I am delighted to share it on Jewish Books for Kids. Happy Hanukkah! Richard Ungar is an award-winning author illustrator, and practicing lawyer. He creates picture…
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…