I’m so pleased to introduce author Jodie Sadowsky to chat about her new book, A SUKKAH FOR BELLA (Lovevery Books, 2025). It’s a charming story featuring photo illustrations of Jodie’s own family, including her young niece, Bella. The family prepares…
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Interview with Ann D. Koffsky, author and illustrator of THE THREE LITTLE SHEEP
Author/illustrator Ann Koffsky’s picture book THE THREE LITTLE SHEEP: A TALE FOR SUKKOT (Green Bean Books, 2025) is a reimagining of the classic fable The Three Little Pigs, but features three little sheep who build sukkahs for Sukkot. Along the…
Jane Kohuth – Who’s Got The Etrog?
It is such a pleasure to introduce Jane Kohuth, another wonderful author I met at the Yiddish Book Center TENT program. I was already a fan of Jane’s books, including Esty the Mensh and Anne Frank’s Chestnut Tree. Jane’s newest book is a …
Welcome – Laya Steinberg
Laya Steinberg is an award-winning author. She is also an artist, teacher, and gardener. Laya’s newest book, The Best Sukkot Ever, is a heartwarming story about a boy named Micah who sets out to find the perfect pumpkin for his…
The Little Esrog
Just in time for Sukkos! I am pleased to share a lovely new book by Rochelle Kochin, illustrated by Janice Hechter, The Little Esrog (Merkos Publishing). With just days until Sukkos, the Jews of 1895 Sislotch wait excitedly for their…




