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...]
Lost European Jewish Synagogues Illustrated in Holocaust Picture Book
Millions of Jews were murdered during the Holocaust. Some of their tragic stories are captured in published books and videos while a tremendous amount of information remains hidden in archives and in people’s homes around the world. Authors of children’s books have focused … [Read more...]
Holocaust Picture Books that are Memorable
Guest Blogger at Nerdy Book Club Today, I was a guest blogger on The Nerdy Book Club website. I did a follow up to my first guest blog- Notable Holocaust Picture Books Illustrate People Making a Difference. Today's blog is Memorable Holocaust Picture Books Although the use of … [Read more...]
Multicultural Picture Book- Kristallnacht
Obviously, some topics are best reserved for an older audience. Thus deciding when to include the topic of the Holocaust can be a controversial. I was surprised that the librarians at my local public library chose not to place Benno and the Night of the Broken Glass, by Meg … [Read more...]
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