Susan Lynn Meyer is the author of two picture books, New Shoes and Matthew and Tall Rabbit Go Camping. She is also the author of two middle-reader historical novels, Black Radishes (winner of the Sydney Taylor silver medal) and Skating…
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The Passover Surprise – Welcome Janet Heller
Janet Ruth Heller is a poet, literary critic, college professor, essayist, playwright, and fiction writer. She is a past president of the Society for the Study of Midwestern Literature, currently president of the Michigan College English Association. Janet has been…
Welcome Laura Gehl
Laura Gehl is a very busy author. She has just released two picture books (Kar-Ben) and I’m so excited to chat with her about both of them. In addition to her books, Laura has four kids ages 4, 6, 8,…
Liesl’s Ocean Rescue with Barbara Krasner
I’m delighted to welcome back my friend Barbara Krasner to chat about her new book, Liesl’s Ocean Rescue. The story of the MS St. Louis is unknown to many children and adults, too. Barbara’s new book brings this slice of…
Welcome Mara Rockliff
I had the pleasure of meeting Mara Rockliff at the SCBWI National Conference last year. We both attended a lovely evening social for nonfiction authors. I was delighted when Mara told me about her new book – Chik Chak Shabbat…
Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour – Rifka Takes a Bow
Rifka Takes a Bow, written by Betty Rosenberg Perlove, illustrated by Cosei Kawa (Kar-Ben) is a charming story that introduces young readers to the history of Yiddish Theatre. Rifka’s parents are performers and through a series of events, Rifka finds…
The Eighth Menorah by Lauren Wohl
This year is special – Hanukkah and Thanksgiving will be celebrated on the same day! Something else to be thankful for this Hanukkah is a new book by my dear friend, Lauren Wohl. The Eighth Menorah (Albert Whitman & Company) is…
Welcome Deborah Heiligman!
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…
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…