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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 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

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 Barbara Krasner

September 15, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Author Interviews, Books Tagged With: Barbara Krasner, children's author, Golda Meir, Goldie Takes a Stand, Holocaust children's books, Jewish books, Jewish children's author, Sydney Taylor awards, writing tips

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