Guest Blogger at Nerdy Book Club Today, I was a guest blogger on The Nerdy Book Club website. I did a follow up to my first guest blog- Notable Holocaust Picture Books Illustrate People Making a Difference. Today's blog is Memorable Holocaust Picture Books Although the use of … [Read more...]
Archives for 2013
Picture Book Recalls Clara Lemlich
On Labor Day, we should take time to remember the individuals who stood up for workers’ rights. These brave individuals would not tolerate deplorable work conditions or unfair wages. They approached their employers and let their voices be heard. Even though their actions are … [Read more...]
Picture Books for the High Holidays
Each year, observant Jews around the world take time to reflect on their lives before and during the High Holidays. Jews traditionally celebrate the fall holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur by attending services in the synagogue and following family … [Read more...]
Yom Kippur and False Apology Poems
Usually deception is a trait that is looked down upon and not praised. Paradoxically, Gail Carson Levine takes a witty approach to this less than amusing topic by sharing a collection of “false apology poems.” The meaning of each poem is subtly enhanced by her illustrator, … [Read more...]
Baking Challah Per Celebrity Cruises
In the early years of my marriage, I started baking challah, a braided loaf that is traditionally eaten on the Jewish Sabbath. My first attempts were comical. Since we did not own any type of mixer, I had to prepare the dough using just a spoon and my hands. The mixing and … [Read more...]
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