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Introduce Purim with the Picture Book— A Persian Princess

March 23, 2020 By Sandra Bornstein

A Persian Princess introduces early primary children to Persian traditions associated with the celebration of Purim. Barbara Diamond Goldin adeptly intertwines the special love associated with grandmothers with Persian words and customs. For example, Maman joon is used as an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: award winning Jewish author, award-winning children's authors, Barbara Diamond Goldin, hamentashen, Jewish tradition and customs, koloocheh, learning about Purim, multicultural children's books- Jewish holidays, Purim custom and traditions, Purim picture books, Steliyana Donvena

Powerful Story- Odette’s Secrets

March 12, 2015 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

Odette’s Secrets is a rare find. Award-winning author, Maryann Macdonald, captures the spirit of a young French girl who escapes the brutality of being deported to a concentration camp by living as a Christian in rural France. Maryann’s use of simple verse enriches the tone of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Reviews Tagged With: award-winning children's authors, Holocaust, Holocaust chapter books, Holocaust children's books, Jewish children's books, Jewish children's books written by non Jews, Maryann Macdonald, multicultural books, Sidney Taylor award winning book

Q & A With Maryann Macdonald

March 9, 2015 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

Usually authors write about topics that are within their comfort zone and/or area of expertise. Obviously, the learning curve is very steep when an author ventures into unfamiliar territory. The end product oftentimes may suffer as a result. This is especially true of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Interviews, Books, Jewish Culture Tagged With: award-winning children's authors, Holocaust chapter books, Holocaust children's books, Jewish children's books, Jewish children's books written by non Jews, Maryann Macdonald, multicultural books- Holocaust, Sidney Taylor award winning books

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

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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