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The Whispering Town: Exceptional Holocaust Picture Book

March 20, 2015 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Books, Jewish Culture, Reviews Tagged With: Fabio Santomauro, historical fiction picture book- World War II, historical picture books, historical picture books- Jews, Holocaust picture books, Jennifer Elvgren, Jewish picture pictures, multicultural books- Holocaust, multicultural picture books- Jewish, picture book-Holocaust, sharing Holocaust picture books., Sidney Taylor award winning picture book, The Whispering Town

Q & A with Aylesworth & McClintock- Part 2

February 10, 2015 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

For the second day in a row, I have the pleasure of participating in the 2015 Sidney Taylor Book Award blog tour. Click here to see yesterday's blog This year's Gold Medal winners are Jim Aylesworth and Barbara McClintock, author and illustrator of My Grandfather’s Coat, Loic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Interviews, Books, Ilustrator Interviews, Jewish Culture Tagged With: adaptations of Yiddish folktales, Barbara McClintock, books for Jewish children, Jewish children's book, Jim Aylesworth, multicultural picture books- 20th century immigration, multicultural picture books- Jewish, Sidney Taylor award winning picture book, Yiddish folktales

Q & A with Aylesworth & McClintock- Part 1

February 9, 2015 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

Today, I have the pleasure of participating in the Sidney Taylor Book Award blog tour for the 2015 winners. The Sydney Taylor Book Award honors new books for children and teens that exemplify the highest literary standards while authentically portraying the Jewish experience. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Interviews, Books, Ilustrator Interviews, Jewish Culture Tagged With: adaptations of Yiddish folktales, Barbara McClintock, books for Jewish children, Jewish children's book, Jim Ayelsworth, multicultural picture books- 20th century immigration, multicultural picture books- Jewish, Sidney Taylor award winning books, Yiddish folktales

New Hanukkah Parable for 2014

December 13, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

The Dreidel That Wouldn’t Spin: A Toyshop Tale of Hanukkah is a memorable Hanukkah parable and an excellent picture book for the Jewish Festival of Lights. Martha Seif Simpson skillfully places the emphasis of this heartwarming story toward the merits of altruistic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Jewish Culture, Reviews Tagged With: Bernhard, Durga Yael, Jewish books, Martha Seif Simpson, multicultural picture book- Jewish, multicultural picture book- parable, multicultural picture books- Jewish, new Hanukkah children's book, new Hanukkah picture book, The Dreidel That Wouldn't Spin

Q & A with Martha Seif Simpson

December 9, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Author Interviews, Books, Jewish Culture Tagged With: Durga Yael Bernhard, Hanukkah picture books, Holocaust picture books, Jewish holiday picture books, librarian turned writer, Martha Seif Simpson, multicultural picture books- Jewish, multicultural picture books- Jewish holidays, new Hanukkah books

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