In Danielle Joseph’s picture book THE MITZVAH FAIRY (Kar-Ben, 2025) illustrated by Christine Battuz, young readers are introduced to The Mitzvah Fairy, a child who spends his day helping others by performing acts of kindness. It’s an accessible and kid-friendly…
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Interview with Martha Seif Simpson, author of A RING FOR A KING
Martha Seif Simpson’s new picture book, A RING FOR A KING: A TALE OF KING SOLOMON (Wisdom Tales, 2025), illustrated by D. Yael Bernhard, is an adaptation of the beloved tale of King Solomon. In the story, King Solomon struggles…
Interview with Richard Michelson, author of NEXT YEAR IN THE WHITE HOUSE: BARACK OBAMA’S FIRST PRESIDENTIAL SEDER
Welcome back, Richard Michelson! Richard’s new picture book NEXT YEAR IN THE WHITE HOUSE: BARACK OBAMA’S FIRST PRESIDENTIAL SEDER (Crown Books For Young Readers, 2025) illustrated by E.B. Lewis retells the true story of the first White House seder in…
Interview with Ruth Spiro, author of ONE SMALL SPARK: A TIKKUN OLAM STORY
It’s my pleasure to welcome Ruth Spiro. Her picture book, ONE SMALL SPARK: A TIKKUN OLAM STORY (Dial Books, 2024), illustrated by Victoria Tentler-Krylov, introduces young readers to the Jewish concept of Tikkun Olam. With lyrical images and delightful cityscape…
Interview with Jane Sutton, author of ZAYDE BABYSITS BEFORE PASSOVER
In Jane Sutton’s new picture book ZAYDE BABYSITS BEFORE PASSOVER (Kar-Ben, 2025) illustrated by Kate Chappell, young Ruthie and her grandfather have fun as they help their family prepare for the upcoming Passover Seder. But what happens when it’s Ruthie…
Interview with Sylvia Rouss, co-author of YOU’RE NOT INVITED: AN OOEY-GOOEYS ADVENTURE
YOU’RE NOT INVITED: AN OOEY-GOOEYS ADVENTURE (Brandylane Publishers, 2025) by Sylvia Rouss and David Titcher, illustrated by Rick Penn-Krauss tells the story of a trio of insects, a worm, a centipede, and a snail who feel like outcasts when they…
Interview with Rachelle Burk, author of A MITZVAH FOR GEORGE WASHINGTON
Historical fiction is a wonderful way to introduce young readers to unknown historical events. Rachelle Burk’s picture book A MITZVAH FOR GEORGE WASHINGTON (Creston Books, 2024) illustrated by Chiara Fedele tells the story of Bella, who is excited to learn…
E Train’s Rosh Hashanah Roundup Panel – Watch Now!
June Sobel and I had the opportunity to participate in E Train‘s Rosh Hashanah Roundup panel alongside Richard Ho, Dori Weinstein, and Annette Schottenfeld. Watch the recording here:
Interview with Erica Lyons, author of ON A CHARIOT OF FIRE
ON A CHARIOT OF FIRE: THE STORY OF INDIA’S BENE ISRAEL (Levine Querido, 2024), a new picture book by Erica Lyons, gorgeously illustrated by Siona Benjamin, follows a grandmother’s account as she tells her granddaughter of the origins of the Bene…
Interview with Ruth Waters, illustrator of CHALLAH, CHALLAH, FOR YOU AND ME
I am delighted to welcome illustrator Ruth Waters! Ruth illustrated my picture books written with June Sobel, APPLES, APPLES ALL YEAR ROUND (Apples & Honey Press, 2022) and CHALLAH, CHALLAH, FOR YOU AND ME (Apples & Honey Press, 2024) out…