Just in time for Valentine’s Day is a picture book that will touch the deepest places of your heart. It is a pleasure to celebrate the release of Gittel’s Journey: An Ellis Island Story (Abrams Books for Young Readers) by…
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Welcome Joanne Oppenheim – The Knish War on Rivington Street
I am delighted to introduce award-winning author, Joanne Oppenheim. Joanne has published over 50 books for children. The most recent is The Knish War on Riverton Street (Albert Whitman & Company), a charming and beautifully illustrated picture book about two…
Hanukkah Hamster – Welcome Back, Michelle Markel!
I have been fortunate to interview Michelle Markel about some of her nonfiction books. Today, we chat about her new picture book, HANUKKAH HAMSTER (Sleeping Bear Press), illustrated by Andre Ceolin. HANUKKAH HAMSTER is a tender story of the friendship…
Welcome Lauren Ranalli – The Great Latke Cook Off
How do you make the perfect latke? I’m so happy to introduce Lauren Ranalli, the author of The Great Latke Cook Off. We all have unique ways of celebrating traditional holidays. Lauren’s new book is a fun, multi-generational story about…
Anna Levine – All Eyes On Alexandra
My friend Anna Levine has a new book – and it’s gorgeous! ALL EYES ON ALEXANDRA (Kar-Ben) tells the story of bird migration to Israel through the eyes of a young crane, Alexandra. Anna has captured the beauty of nature…
Jane Kohuth – Who’s Got The Etrog?
It is such a pleasure to introduce Jane Kohuth, another wonderful author I met at the Yiddish Book Center TENT program. I was already a fan of Jane’s books, including Esty the Mensh and Anne Frank’s Chestnut Tree. Jane’s newest book is a …
Welcome – Jamie Kiffel-Alcheh
There is no doubt that the greatest gift of being in the world of children’s literature is the community of writers, illustrators, and other creative people who share a passion for the work we all do. Every so often, you…
Welcome Sarah and Seth Entin
Sarah and Seth Entin had a dream to create a children’s book together. The result is a picture book, Bar Mitzvah Chicken, a playful story about a Jewish chicken’s journey of self-acceptance. The Entins took on the role of publisher…
Welcome Bracha Goetz!
Bracha Goetz is the author of 36 picture books – and the list is growing! Her newest book, I WANT TO BE FAMOUS is a modern take on traditional Jewish wisdom. Bracha’s work ethic and dedication to create meaningful stories…
Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour – The Language of Angels: A Story About the Reinvention of Hebrew
I am delighted to present this year’s winners of The Sydney Taylor Book Award for Younger Readers, Richard Michelson and Karla Gudeon, the author and illustrator of The Language of Angels: A Story About the Reinvention of Hebrew (Charlesbridge Publishing).…