It is my honor and pleasure to welcome back Maxine Rose Schur! In her picture book, DAY OF DELIGHT: A JEWISH SABBATH IN ETHIOPIA (Kalaniot, 2026), a reprint of the 1994 classic illustrated by Brian Pinkney, the joy of Jewish…
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Interview and Book Giveaway with Ilana R. Wieder, author of SHIRA THE SINGING PUPPY
In Ilana R. Wieder’s picture book SHIRA THE SINGING PUPPY (Kar-Ben, 2025), illustrated by Alexandra Colombo, an enthusiastic singing dog named Shira is hushed all week long. But when the sun goes down after Shabbat, Shira finally gets to use…
Interview with Doreen Klein Robinson, author of A PLACE TO PRAY
Doreen Klein Robinson’s new picture book A PLACE TO PRAY: A TALE OF FRIENDSHIP AND COMMUNITY INSPIRED BY A TRUE STORY (WorthyKids, 2026), illustrated by Yuke Li, tells the true story of a community coming together with compassion and care.…
Interview with Lesléa Newman, author of SOMETHING SWEET: A SITTING SHIVA STORY
Lesléa Newman’s new picture book, SOMETHING SWEET: A SITTING SHIVA STORY (Charlesbridge, 2026), illustrated by Sarita Rich, tells the story of young Lizzie, who attends the shiva for her best friend Joshua’s grandfather. She visits and learns about Jewish mourning…
Interview with David Sherrin, author of BIG BAD WOLF AND THE MASQUERADE BALL
I am delighted to welcome back David Sherrin to chat about the newest installment in the Big Bad Wolf Diaries series, BIG BAD WOLF AND THE MASQUERADE BALL (Apples & Honey Press, 2026), illustrated by Martín Morón. The book follows…
Interview with Rinat Gilboa, illustrator of THE SHABBAT I KNOW
In THE SHABBAT I KNOW, written by Chris Barash (Green Bean Books, 2026), Rinat Gilboa’s textured collage art evokes the warmth and joy of Shabbat. The illustrations are a perfect pairing for the rhyming text that welcomes young readers to…
Purim Book Spotlight – 3 New Books from PJ Publishing
With Purim just around the corner, I’m delighted to celebrate the release of three delightful new Purim board books published by PJ Publishing. PURIM BASKETS by Nancy Churnin, illustrated by Amy Schimler-SaffordCreating and gifting Purim baskets for friends and family,…
Hanukkah Book Giveaway – HANUKKAH 1-2-3! A FIRST COUNTING BOOK and THE MOUSE WHO LOVED LATKES by Joy Nelkin Wieder
In honor of Jewish Book Month, I’m delighted to partner with author-illustrator Joy Nelkin Wieder for a Book Giveaway! Joy has graciously offered her two new books, THE MOUSE WHO LOVED LATKES, a delightful picture book written and illustrated by…
Interview with Freda Lewkowicz, author of DANCING ON MEMORIES
Freda Lewkowicz’s new picture book, DANCING ON MEMORIES (Apples & Honey Press, 2025) illustrated by Sally Anne Garland, follows young Sarah, who uses familiar music to help her grandmother, a former ballerina who suffers from memory loss. Using the term…
Interview with Richard Michelson, author of FANNY’S BIG IDEA: HOW JEWISH BOOK WEEK WAS BORN
I’m delighted to chat with Richard Michelson about his new book, FANNY’S BIG IDEA: HOW JEWISH BOOK WEEK WAS BORN (Rocky Pond Books, 2025), illustrated by Alyssa Russell. The book introduces readers to librarian Fanny Goldstein and her life’s work.…