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Recommended Reading 2014 Jewish Book Council Chanukah Gift Guide for Children Posted by Nat BernsteinWe know it’s only November, but we’ve already got Chanukah on our mind. Earlier today we published our 2014 Chanukah gift-giving guide for adults,… Nat Bernstein November 17, 2014
Essay Spicing Children’s Literature with Jewish Humor and Jewish Life Posted by Nat BernsteinThe 16th Annual Jewish Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators Seminar was held on Sunday, November 2nd at the Jewish Book Council… Nat Bernstein November 14, 2014
Interview Interview: Rabbi Sandy Sasso by Michal Hoschander MalenJBW’s Michal Hoschander Malen interviewed Rabbi Sandy Sasso about the many children’s books she has authored and about where she finds the… Michal Hoschander Malen November 13, 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
Interview Interview: Yaffa Ganz by Michal Hoschander MalenJewish Book Council’s Michal Hoschander Malen speaks with children’s author Yaffa Ganz from her home in Israel. Michal Hoschander Malen:… Michal Hoschander Malen October 30, 2014
Essay On Writing Jewish Books For Children by Leslie A. Kimmelman “Why do you write so many Jewish books for kids?” I’m asked frequently. The truth is, writing Jewish books for kids was never my intention. Judaism… Leslie Kimmelman June 25, 2014
Interview An Interview with Author and Illustrator Ann Koffsky by Michal Hoschander Malen An interview with author and illustrator Ann Koffksy, whose most recent book, Frogs in the Bed: My Passover Seder Activity Book (Behrman… Michal Hoschander Malen April 1, 2014
Essay The ABC of It: Why Children’s Books Matter by Michal Hoschander MalenThe New York Public Library has curated an outstanding new exhibit titled The ABC of It: Why Children’s Books Matter. On display is… Michal Hoschander Malen March 13, 2014
Interview Interview: Lore Segal by Beth KissileffFrom the time I first remember knowing what a book was, Lore Segal’s Tell Me a Mitzi became my favorite book. The story of New York City… Beth Kissileff January 10, 2014
Interview Interview: Sylvia Rouss by Barbara BietzWhen I heard my friend Sylvia Rouss had published a collection of short stories, A World of Blessings, I wanted to learn more… Barbara Bietz November 18, 2013
Essay The Legacy of Robert Kimmel Smith by Dina Weinstein Forty years ago in books and in groups, women were documenting, prodding, and examining their world, their status, and their lot as they entered the… Dina Weinstein November 14, 2013
Recommended Reading Eight Nights of Stories: The Yiddish Masters Posted by Nat Bernstein Yes, if you’re wondering, my parents have been following the entire Eight Nights of Stories blog series. My mom has no memory of the night she… Nat Bernstein November 13, 2013
Recommended Reading Fuzzy Wuzzy Was a… Rabbi? Read all of the posts in our Eight Nights of Stories series here.Hanukkah Bear by Eric A. Kimmel; illus. Mike WohnoutkaI have to admit, I was extremely puzzled when… Nat Bernstein November 12, 2013
Recommended Reading Eight Nights of Stories; Three Nights of Kafka We’re leaving you with three nights’ worth of reading in one book for the weekend, but don’t worry: Eight Nights of Stories continues next week!What’s this all about? Read… JBC Staff November 8, 2013
Recommended Reading Thankgivingukkah Welcome to the second installment of the Jewish Book Council’s Eight Nights of Stories series! Missed yesterday’s reading list on Hanukkah magic? Catch up here.What’s… JBC Staff November 6, 2013
Recommended Reading The Brilliance of Chanukah We thought we’d kick off Eight Nights of Stories series with a Hanukkah classic — but scroll down, there’s plenty more! Click on book images for JBC reviews and links to… JBC Staff November 5, 2013
