Authors who reside in picturesque locations are fortunate to live in such environments. Many seek inspiration from their harmonious location while others are driven more by their unique interests. Today's guest author, Rabbi Jamie Korngold, thrives on both. Jamie has successfully … [Read more...]
Multicultural Picture Book- Yiddish Folksong
Some folktales and folk songs have traction. They are ripe for appearing in multiple formats. Such is the case of the well-known Yiddish folksong, Hob Ikn Mir a Mantl (I Had a Little Overcoat). Jim Aylesworth and Barbara McClintock’s latest picture book, My Grandfather’s Coat … [Read more...]
New Holiday Book- The Night Before Hanukkah
Several months ago, I learned about the upcoming release of The Night Before Hanukkah. I was curious. Could a popular series written by a Gentile Colorado woman capture the essential elements of Hanukkah? In 2012, I raised a similar issue in my blog, Agendas and Multicultural … [Read more...]
Sukkot Picture Books
This year, the Festival of Sukkot starts on Wednesday evening. In anticipation of this joyous Jewish holiday, I am sharing a blog that I posted last September. It focuses on Sukkot picture books. It's not too late to add one of these wonderful books to your library. The … [Read more...]
Jewish Picture Books For the High Holidays
This is just a small sampling of Jewish picture books for the High Holidays- Gershon's Monster: A Story for the Jewish New Year, New Year at the Pier: a Rosh Hashanah Story, When the Chickens Went on Strike: A Rosh Hashanah Tale, and The Hardest Word: A Yom Kippur Story. Do … [Read more...]
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