In THE SHABBAT I KNOW, written by Chris Barash (Green Bean Books, 2026), Rinat Gilboa’s textured collage art evokes the warmth and joy of Shabbat. The illustrations are a perfect pairing for the rhyming text that welcomes young readers to…
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Interview with Pamela Ehrenberg, author of THE SEE-YOU-SOON SPICE BOX
In Pamela Ehrenberg’s picture book THE SEE-YOU-SOON SPICE BOX (Kar-Ben, 2025), illustrated by Gabby Grant, young Silas visits with his Great-Grandma Faye over video chat. Despite their distance, they explore family holidays, including Havdalah, together. With Great-Grandma Faye’s inspiration, Silas…
Interview with Ann D. Koffsky, author of PING-PONG SHABBAT
Ann Koffksy’s nonfiction picture book PING-PONG SHABBAT: THE TRUE STORY OF CHAMPION ESTEE ACKERMAN (Little Bee Books, 2024), illustrated by Abigail Rajunov tells the story of Estee Ackerman, a talented young Ping-Pong champion. When a big competition that could earn…
Interview with author Charlotte Offsay and illustrator Jason Kirschner of CHALLAH DAY!
In CHALLAH DAY! (Holiday House, 2023) by Charlotte Offsay, illustrated by Jason Kirschner, a family spends the day baking Challah. The bouncy, rhyming text takes readers through preparing and mixing ingredients, waiting for the dough to rise, and braiding and…
Interview with Liza Wiemer, author of OUT AND ABOUT: A TALE OF GIVING
Welcome back, Liza Wiemer! In Liza’s new picture book OUT AND ABOUT: A TALE OF GIVING (Kalaniot Books, 2023) illustrated by Margeaux Lucas, Daniel wonders where his parents are going with boxes. Their response, “out and about,” sparks Daniel’s imagination…
Interview with Lisa Schreiber, author of THE PROMISE OF SHABBAT
In her new picture book THE PROMISE OF SHABBAT: YOGA POSES FOR HAPPY KIDS illustrated by Jacqui Gerber, author Lisa Schrieber shares how yoga can be used to foster a happy, healthy life while also relating the practice to Jewish…
Interview with Maya Shleifer, illustrator of LIGHTS IN THE NIGHT
I’d like to welcome Maya Shleifer to chat about her illustrations for the board book LIGHTS IN THE NIGHT (Green Bean Books, 2021) written by Chris Barash. This charming book portrays a family celebrating a quiet, yet beautiful seaside Shabbat.…
Interview with Tami Lehman-Wilzig, author of SOOSIE: THE HORSE THAT SAVED SHABBAT
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…
Interview with Bracha K. Sharp, author of The Challah Girl
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…
Sadie’s Shabbat Stories – Welcome Melissa Stoller
Melissa Stoller is the author of SADIE’S SHABBAT STORIES (Clear Fork Publishing) a picture book that celebrates family, tradition, and the power of story from generation to generation. Every Shabbat as they bake challah, Sadie listens to Nana’s family stories…