Decades ago when I was raising four sons in suburban Chicago, I chose to pursue my first graduate degree at Spertus College. In addition to attending required classes, I worked with my thesis advisor, Elliot Lefkovitz to create a series of independent studies classes focusing on … [Read more...]
The Book Rescuer: How One Person Can Make a Difference
Occasionally, I read picture books that I cannot wait to share with someone else. Within seconds of completing The Book Rescuers: How a Mensch from Massachusetts Saved Yiddish Literature for Generations to Come, I was suggesting the book to a friend. In just 48 pages, … [Read more...]
Q & A with Barbara Diamond Goldin
Decades ago, Barbara Diamond Goldin started writing children's stories. Like many new authors, she had an abundance of rejection letters. Goldin persevered. She listened to editors' constructive criticism. By paying attention to the world around her, Goldin was able to select … [Read more...]
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