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Q & A with Audrey Ades

May 8, 2020 By Sandra Bornstein

Audrey Ades

Today, I welcome Audrey Ades, the author of Judah Touro Didn't Want to Be Famous. This picture book is based on events that took place between the American Revolutionary War and the Civil War. While some people living in New Orleans were aware of Judah Touro's accomplishments and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Interviews, Jewish Culture Tagged With: debut authors, debut picture book author, historical fiction picture book, historical fiction picture book- American history, historical fiction picture book- American Jewish History, historical fiction picture book- Jews, picture book author, Sephardic historical fiction for children

Q & A with Jane Yolen

April 4, 2020 By Sandra Bornstein

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From a very young age, Jane Yolen had a passion for writing. Her early pursuits as a poet launched her into a successful career as a writer of children's and adult books. Many of her books have received notable book awards and she has received honorary degrees from multiple … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Interviews, Jewish Culture Tagged With: authors and COVID 19, award winning author picture book, award winning children's author, award winning Jewish author, award winning poet, Barbara Diamond Goldin, children's author, coping with rejection, Deborah Brodie, Holocaust children's books, Holocaust children's literature, Kar-Ben Publishing, Miriam at the River, poems about COVID-19, prolific writers, The Devil's Arithmetic, tips for writing children's books, writing tips

Q & A with Barbara Diamond Goldin

March 23, 2020 By Sandra Bornstein

Decades ago, Barbara Diamond Goldin started writing children's stories. Like many new authors, she had an abundance of rejection letters. Goldin persevered. She listened to editors' constructive criticism. By paying attention to the world around her, Goldin was able to select … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Interviews Tagged With: A Passover Cowboy, A Persian Princess, ALA Notable Children's Book, Ann Koffsky, Apples and Honey Press, Cakes and Miracles, Fire: The Beginnings of the Labor Movement, Jane Yolen, Just Enough Is Plenty, Meet Me at the Well: The Girls and Women of the Bible, Night Lights: A Sukkot Story, SCBWI, Smithsonian Notable Book for Children, Sydney Taylor Book Award, The Family Book of Midrash: Fifty-Two Jewish Stories from the Sages, The Magician’s Visit, The World’s Birthday, tips for writing children's books

Q & A With Jamie Korngold

March 24, 2015 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

Authors who reside in picturesque locations are fortunate to live in such environments. Many seek inspiration from their harmonious location while others are driven more by their unique interests. Today's guest author, Rabbi Jamie Korngold, thrives on both. Jamie has successfully … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Interviews, Books, Jewish Culture Tagged With: Adventure Rabbi, Colorado Children's author, Jamie korngold, Jewish children's books, Jewish holiday books, Jewish picture books, Lag b'Omer picture books, multicultural children's books- Jewish holidays, Rabbi Jamie Korngold

Q & A With Jennifer Elvgren

March 17, 2015 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

Today, I am talking with Jennifer Elvgren, the award-winning author of The Whispering Town. This picture book is based on actual events that occurred in a small Danish fishing village in 1943. Members of the community worked together to help a Jewish family that was seeking … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Interviews, Books Tagged With: Holocaust children's books, Holocaust children's literature, Jennifer Elvgren, Jewish children's books, Jewish children's books-Holocaust, National Jewish Book Award Finalist, Sidney Taylor award winning picture book, The Whispering Town

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