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...]
Q & A With Jennifer Elvgren
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...]
Powerful Story- Odette’s Secrets
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...]
Q & A With Maryann Macdonald
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...]
Q & A with Barbara Krasner
During one of my Google searches for Jewish children's books, I visited Barbara Krasner’s website, The Whole Megillah. I was immediately hooked. Two of my passions, Jewish history and writing were being simultaneously nurtured. I encourage anyone who shares my interests to visit … [Read more...]
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