If someone mentions the word Passover, I immediately think of all of the special foods that are eaten during the holiday. Thus, I was immediately drawn to two picture books by Lesléa Newman- Matzo Ball Moon (Clarion, 1998) and A Sweet Passover (Abrams, 2012). In Matzo Ball … [Read more...]
Q & A With Lesléa Newman, Notable Author
Today, I will be interviewing Lesléa Newman, a guest lecturer and the author of 60 adult, young adult, and children's books. She has received many literary awards including Poetry Fellowships from the Massachusetts Artists Fellowship Foundation and the National Endowment for the … [Read more...]
Adventure- Jungle of Bones
In Jungle of Bones, Ben Mikaelsen tells a fast paced adventure story that is filled with well developed characters. The conflicts between the characters add to the story. Readers learn many facts about World War II, race car driving, and life in the jungles of Papua New Guinea … [Read more...]
Q & A With Ben Mikaelsen, Award-Winning Author
Today, I will be interviewing Ben Mikaelsen, the award-winning author of the recently published children’s chapter book (ages 8-12), Jungle of Bones. Ben is an accomplished author who has published TEN children’s books and has written numerous magazine articles. Ben … [Read more...]
Multicultural Picture Book- Benjamin of Tudela
Introducing primary aged children to history is essential. A well-designed picture book is one method worth pursuing. Anyone seeking information about medieval life should read The Travels of Benjamin of Tudela: Through Three Continents in the Twelfth Century (Douglas & … [Read more...]
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