I have been a fan of Deborah Heiligman’s books for years. Last summer I had a chance to meet Deborah at the Association of Jewish Libraries Conference in Houston where Deborah was presented with the Sydney Taylor Book Award for her…
Tag: picture book
Sylvia Rouss – A World of Blessings
When I heard my friend Sylvia Rouss had published a collection of short stories, I wanted to learn more about her book as well as her publishing endeavor, Apple and Honey Press. Sylvia was kind enough to share thoughts about…
Thank You for Me!
A shout-out to my friend, illustrator Ann Koffsky for her new book, Thank You for Me! The book is based on Rick Recht’s hit song, “Kobi’s Lullaby.” Rick is the top-touring artist in Jewish music. Ann says he is a total rock…
Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers’ Strike of 1909
My friend Michelle Markel has been featured on my blog before so for her new release, we decided to try something new. To many authors, new books feel like their children. Michelle’s latest creative offspring is Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist…
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…
Hanukkah Hop! Welcome Erica Silverman!
Hanukkah starts early this year – it’s time to think about holiday books to share with the children in your life. One of my favorites is Hanukkah Hop! by Erica Silverman, illustrated by Stephen D’Amico. Hanukkah Hop! celebrates the delight of Hanukkah through…
Lesley Simpson – A Song for My Sister
Lesley Simpson is the author of A Song for My Sister (Random House) a lovely picture book about simchat bat, the Jewish baby naming ritual. Lesley takes young readers on a humor-filled journey as older sister Mira adapts to her…
New Book Announcement – It’s a … It’s a… It’s a Mitzvah
I’m excited to share the news that Diane Heiman and Liz Suneby have paired up for another wonderful book, It’s a … It’s a… It’s a Mitzvah (Jewish Lights). After their collaboration on The Mitzvah Project Book, the two wanted to…
Hanging Off Jefferson’s Nose Blog Tour – Tina Nichols Coury Celebrates America!
I am honored to be today’s stop on the Hanging Off Jefferson’s Nose Blog Tour 2012 ! I first met Tina Nichols Coury nearly two decades ago in a writing class taught by Alexis O’Neill. One day Tina shared her…
When Life Gives You O.J. – Erica Perl
Erica Perl is an award-winning children’s book author. She grew up in Burlington, Vermont and is now based in Washington, DC. She writes picture books, novels for older readers, novels for teens. Read on to learn about her latest book,…