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 Aylesworth & McClintock- Part 2
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...]
Q & A with Aylesworth & McClintock- Part 1
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...]
New Hanukkah Parable for 2014
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...]
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...]
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