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Q & A with J.B. Cheaney

September 2, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein 1 Comment

Next week, Sourcebooks, Inc. will be releasing J.B. Cheaney's latest book, Somebody On This Bus Is Going to Be Famous. This middle level chapter book was handpicked by the Junior Library Guild for its Fall 2014 selection. Today, I have the pleasure to interview the author, J. B. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Interviews, Books Tagged With: award-winning children's authors, helpful writing tips, J. B. Cheaney, middle level chapter books, publishing tips, writing tips

Jews of India at Rodef Shalom

August 26, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

Last Sunday morning, I was a guest speaker at Congregation Rodef Shalom in Denver. I talked about my Indian expat experience and the Jews of India. I was the first speaker for the synagogue's Jewish Communities Around the World series. In November, another speaker will talk … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Expat Living, Jewish Culture Tagged With: Bangalore Chabad, Chabad, guest speaker, guest speaker at Congregation Rodef Shalom, history of Jews of India, Indian Jewry, Jews of India

Becky Thatcher Revitalized

August 22, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

Creative writing takes on a special form when an author produces a new version of a famous story. Only a small number of writers exhibit this talent as well as the courage to piggyback on a memorable author’s ideas. Jessica Lawson falls into this category. As a debut middle level … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Reviews Tagged With: adventure chapter book, adventuresome girl characters, faced paced adventure book, female heroines, Jessica Lawson, Mark Twain, middle level classics, revisions of middle level classics, spirited girls in 19th century literature

Q & A with Jessica Lawson

August 18, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein 1 Comment

First-time authors face many challenges in the competitive writing and publishing world. Perseverance is crucial. Today, I am thrilled to introduce a debut middle grade novelist who actively pursued her dream to be traditionally published. Jessica Lawson rode the waves of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Interviews, Books Tagged With: companion to Tom Sawyer, debut authors, debut middle level novels, debut novels, Jessica Lawson, Mark Twain, modern versions of traditional literature, new version of Becky Thatcher, spirited girls in 19th century literature, The Actual & Truthful Adventures of Becky Thatcher

Two Books by Leslie Kimmelman

August 15, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

Today, I am reviewing two books written by award-winning author, Leslie Kimmelman. If you enjoy reading picture books based on historical events, check out Hot Dog! Eleanor Roosevelt Throws a Picnic. Much can be learned from this informative story. Sam and Charlie (and Sam Too) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Interviews, Books, Jewish Culture Tagged With: award-winning children's authors, historical picture books, Hot Dog! Eleanor Roosevelt Throws a Picnic, Jewish books, Jewish chapter books, Jewish children's books, Leslie Kimmelman, picture books- Eleanor Roosevelt, picture books- World War II, Sam and Charlie (and Sam Too) Return!

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