In their new picture book biography, THE PEOPLE’S PAINTER: HOW BEN SHAHN FOUGHT FOR JUSTICE WITH ART (Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2021), author Cynthia Levinson and illustrator Evan Turk introduce young readers to Ben Shahn, a prolific Jewish artist.…
I am delighted to welcome award-winning illustrator and author Naama Benziman. Naama’s new picture book LENNY AND BENNY (Green Bean Books) is an adorably illustrated, contemporary midrash tale. Rabbits Lenny and Benny are best friends who struggle with conflict and…
Tami Lehman-Wilzig is an award-winning children’s book author. Her newest book, SOOSIE: THE HORSE THAT SAVED SHABBAT (Kalaniot Books) is beautifully illustrated by Menahem Halberstadt. SOOSIE: THE HORSE THAT SAVED SHABBAT is a delightful tale about a horse who saves the day…
It is such a pleasure to introduce Margie Blumberg from MB Publishing. MB Publishing publishes picture books through YA. It is always interesting to learn about the business side of book publishing. Margie is also an author, so her insights come from…
Alan Silberberg is a super talented author and illustrator I met at the TENT program. Alan’s books are playful and funny, but always with a lot of heart. I am so excited to help Alan celebrate his newest book, MEET THE…
I’m so pleased to welcome Allison Ofanansky to chat about her beautiful new picture book A SWEET MEETING ON MIMOUNA NIGHT, illustrated by Rotem Teplow (Groundwood Books, 2020). Mimouna is a Moroccan Jewish holiday celebrated right after Passover. Miriam and…
It is an absolute delight for me to welcome my friend, Alexis O’Neill. In her book, JACOB RIIS’S CAMERA, Alexis shares the work of Riis as a photojournalist and reformer. His photographs of the Lower East Side were a catalyst…
I’m pleased to welcome (back!) Elizabeth Suneby. We’ve chatted about her earlier books here. Today Elizabeth shares her newest picture book, NO ROOM FOR A PUP (Kids Can Press) co-created and illustrated by Laurel Molk. The story is a charming…
Bracha Sharp is an author and poet. Her picture book THE CHALLAH GIRL (Feldheim) is a sweet tale of Zlatah Leah, whose beautiful challah is known throughout her village. But is her challah special enough to bring a smile to…
It is such a pleasure to welcome Susan Kusel to chat about her new book, THE PASSOVER GUEST (Holiday House, 2021). I first met Susan through the Association of Jewish Libraries. Susan exudes passion for children’s books and it comes…