April Halprin Wayland is part of the amazing community of children’s writers in Southern California. I was delighted to discover April had written a book about Tashlich, a wonderful ritual that occurs during Rosh Hashanah. According to Jewish tradition, the…
I am thrilled and honored to welcome award-winning author, Richard Michelson, to my blog. His book, As Good As Anybody: Martin Luther King and Abraham Joshua Heschel’s Amazing March Toward Freedom (Knopf Books for Young Readers) illustrated by Raul Colón…
Edith Tarbescu is the author of four children’s books, including the award-winning picture book ANNUSHKA’S VOYAGE (Houghton Mifflin) illustrated by Lydia Dabcovich. She is also a playwright and has written ANNUSHKA’S VOYAGE into a play for young people. The play…
The High Holidays are a time for reflection and counting the blessing in our lives. One of the greatest blessings of all is the gift of friendship. I am thrilled to introduce my dear friend, Alexis O’Neill. Alexis is a…
Deborah Blumenthal is an award-winning journalist and nutritionist who divides her time between writing adult novels and children’s books. She has been a regular contributor to The New York Times covering health and fitness stories, consumer issues, and travel, including…
Sarah Gershman is the author of BEDTIME SH’MA (EKS publishing, illustrated by Kristina Swarner), a lovely child-friendly adaptation of traditional prayers that gives children a sense of peace and comfort before drifting off to sleep. BEDTIME SH’MA was honored with…
Tilda Balsley is the author of LET MY PEOPLE GO! (Kar-Ben) illustrated by Ilene Richard. This delightful picture book tells the story of Passover in a reader’s theatre format that is engaging, humorous, and appealing for kids and adults of…
Jacqueline Jules has made some terrific contributions to Jewish literature for children, and it is an honor to share her interview on my blog. Jacqueline Jules is the author of thirteen children’s books including The Hardest Word (Kar-Ben), The Ziz…
Happy New Year friends and fellow book lovers! I know you will enjoy my first interview of the year with the talented author/illustrator, Michelle Edwards. Michelle has written and/or illustrated several picture books. Her most recent book is a new…
I first met Betsy at a Jewish book event where we were both speakers. She was warm and friendly and I was charmed by her presentation. Betsy worked as a lawyer for many years before she became a children’s author.…