Parents and teachers who want to introduce younger children to the Holocaust should read The Whispering Town for its positive message. Children’s author, Jennifer Elvgren and illustrator Fabio Santomauro provide a suitable text and complementary illustrations for primary … [Read more...]
Q & A with Martha Seif Simpson
As a lifelong learner, I have frequently called upon librarians for assistance. These individuals are an amazing resource that too frequently are neglected in the computer age. Not surprising, many librarians use their extensive love of books to create their own works. Such is … [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...]
Q & A With Andrea Strongwater, Author & Illustrator
Decades ago when I was a student at Spertus College in Chicago, I studied the Holocaust. As a lifelong learner, I have continued to read many books about the Holocaust. Most recently, I have written about the controversial issue of sharing Holocaust picture books … [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...]
Connect with Sandra