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with Barbara Bietz

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Interview with Richard Michelson, author of ONE OF A KIND: THE LIFE OF SYDNEY TAYLOR

April 12, 2024

Richard Michelson’s picture book biography ONE OF A KIND: THE LIFE OF SYDNEY TAYLOR (Calkins Creek, 2024) illustrated by Sarah Green, tells the life story of Sydney Taylor, author of the iconic ALL-OF-A-KIND FAMILY book series. Sydney Taylor is a…

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the blue butterfly of cochin author/illustrator
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Interview with author Ariana Mizrahi and illustrator Siona Benjamin of THE BLUE BUTTERFLY OF COCHIN

March 22, 2024

THE BLUE BUTTERFLY OF COCHIN (Kalaniot, 2024) by Ariana Mizrahi, illustrated by Siona Benjamin, follows Leah, who immigrates from her beloved home in India to Israel. Along the way, she is escorted by a lovely blue butterfly who gives her…

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Lesléa Newman Susan Gal author/illustator
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Interview with author Lesléa Newman and illustrator Susan Gal of JOYFUL SONG

March 10, 2024

It is my pleasure to welcome author Lesléa Newman and illustrator Susan Gal. In their picture book, JOYFUL SONG: A NAMING STORY (Levine Querido, 2024), Zachary eagerly awaits his sister’s baby naming ceremony. Along with his moms, he excitedly invites…

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alan silberberg author
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Interview with Alan Silberberg, author/illustrator of P IS FOR PASTRAMI

March 7, 2024

Laced with humor and heart, Alan Silberberg‘s alphabet board book P IS FOR PASTRAMI: The ABCs of Jewish Food (Viking, 2024) is a fun-filled, delicious exploration of Jewish cuisine. Charming anthropomorphic food illustrations and clever, quippy dialogue bubbles will engage…

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JUST TRY IT Phil and Lily Rosenthal
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Interview with Phil and Lily Rosenthal, authors of JUST TRY IT!

March 6, 2024

In father-daughter team Phil and Lily Rosenthal’s new picture book JUST TRY IT! (Simon & Schuster, 2024), illustrated by Luke Flowers, Dad Phil is an adventurous eater, while his young daughter Lil is picky, sticking to only a couple of…

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Rebecca Gardyn Levington, author
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Interview with Rebecca Gardyn Levington, author of AFIKOMAN, WHERE’D YOU GO? A PASSOVER HIDE-AND-SEEK ADVENTURE

March 3, 2024

In Rebecca Gardyn Levington’s picture book AFIKOMAN, WHERE’D YOU GO? A PASSOVER HIDE-AND-SEEK ADVENTURE (Rocky Pond Books, 2023) illustrated by Noa Kelner, youngsters at a seder turn a home upside down trying to find the elusive afikoman. The illustrations are…

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Julie Carpenter author
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Interview with Julie Carpenter, author of HARRY AND THE HIGHWIRE: HOUDINI’S FIRST AMAZING ACT

February 23, 2024

Julie Carpenter’s picture book HARRY AND THE HIGHWIRE: HOUDINI’S FIRST AMAZING ACT (Green Bean Books, 2024), beautifully illustrated by Laura Catalán, is a delightful story about young Harry Houdini, before he was known as a famous escape artist. The book…

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Rachelle Burk author
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Interview with Rachelle Burk, author of SPACE TORAH: ASTRONAUT JEFFREY HOFFMAN’S COSMIC MITZVAH

February 13, 2024

Rachelle Burk’s picture book biography SPACE TORAH: ASTRONAUT JEFFREY HOFFMAN’S COSMIC MITZVAH (Intergalactic Afikoman, 2024), illustrated by Craig Orback, tells the story of Jewish astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman, who took meaningful religious items with him on the space shuttle. The book…

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orit bergman author
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Interview with Orit Bergman, author of SIMON SAYS GOOD NIGHT

February 11, 2024

In Orit Bergman’s picture book SIMON SAYS GOODNIGHT (Amazon Crossing Kids, 2023), translated by Annette Appel, a boy named Simon isn’t ready to go to sleep. Tucked in bed and inspired by the game Simon Says, young Simon uses his…

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K. Marcus author
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Interview with K. Marcus, author of FRANKENSTEIN’S MATZAH

February 2, 2024

In K. Marcus’s picture book FRANKENSTEIN’S MATZAH: A PASSOVER PARODY (Intergalactic Afikomen, 2024), illustrated by Sam Loman, a youngster named Vee uses science to bring a matzah to life for the school science fair. With a fun graphic comic-style format,…

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Challah, Challah, for You and Me

Challah, Challah, for You and Me

Challah, Challah, for You and Me
(Apples & Honey Press, 2024)

Apples, Apples, All Year Round

Apples, Apples, All Year Round

Apples, Apples, All Year Round
(Apples & Honey Press, 2022)

D.I.J – Do It Jewish: Use Your Jewish Creativity

D.I.J - Do It Jewish: Use Your Jewish Creativity by Barbara Bietz

D.I.J – Do It Jewish: Use Your Jewish Creativity
(Intergalactic Afikoman, 2020)

Sweet Tamales for Purim

Sweet Tamales for Purim by Barbara Bietz

Sweet Tamales for Purim
(August House, 2020)

The Sundown Kid

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The Sundown Kid: A Southwestern Shabbat
(August House, 2017)

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Like a Maccabee by Barbara Bietz

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