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Essay Judging a Book by the Discussion Posted by Miri Pomerantz DauberThe Postscript series is a special peek “behind the scenes” of a book. It’s a juicy little extra something to add to… Miri Pomerantz Dauber November 6, 2014
Essay Doreen Rappaport Speaks on Holocaust Remembrance Day by Michal Hoschander MalenDoreen Rappaport, author of numerous highly acclaimed books for children and young adults, spoke on Holocaust Remembrance Day at the Great… Michal Hoschander Malen November 6, 2014
Essay String Imagery and Jennifer Rosner’s Novel-In-Progress Earlier this week, Jennifer Rosner wrote about a gene mutation, a motherly connection, and the power of string. She is the author of the picture book, The… Jennifer Rosner November 5, 2014
Essay A Gene Mutation, a Motherly Connection, and the Power of String Jennifer Rosner is author of the picture book, The Mitten String (Random House, 2014) and the memoir, If A Tree Falls: A Family’s Quest to Hear and Be Heard… Jennifer Rosner November 3, 2014
Essay Paperless Love: A Letter from Valy Earlier this week, Sarah Wildman wrote about translating letters written in Yiddish by her family and shared a short reading list and an interesting letter… Sarah Wildman October 31, 2014
Essay The Reason Jews Shouldn’t Celebrate Halloween Is Exactly Why We Should Posted by Nat BernsteinIt’s a question every Jewish American parent faces at the waning of October: Will you allow your children to trick-or-treat?The… Nat Bernstein October 31, 2014
