The Whole Megillah- Author’s Notebook | Leslea NewmanLesléa Newman introduced herself to me after my Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP) panel on “The Whole Megillah: The Jewish Experience in Children’s Books.” I was so honored to meet her and we discussed an interview for this … Continue reading →Barbara Krasner
- Two-in-One Notebook Special | Author Leanne Lieberman and Editor Sarah Harvey, Lauren Yanofsky Hates the HolocaustThe Whole Megillah caught up with Leanne Liebermann and her editor Sarah Harvey to talk about the new YA novel, Lauren Yanovsky Hates the Holocaust (Orca, 2013, 240 pp.). The Whole Megillah (TWM): What was your motivation for approaching the … Continue reading →Barbara Krasner
- Illustrator’s Notebook | Ann D. Koffsky, Thank You for Me!The Whole Megillah (TWM): How did the opportunity to illustrate Thank You for Me! come about? Ann Koffsky (AK): Rick Recht, a well-known Jewish musician, had a hit song, “Kobi’s Lullaby,” which he wanted to make into a children’s book. … Continue reading →Barbara Krasner
- Four-in-One Author’s Notebook | A Cyber Roundtable about Writing Jewish Children’s BooksAt the 2011 Highlights Foundation workshop, “Writing Jewish-themed Children’s Books,” I had the pleasure of meeting four talented writers: Lois Barr, Marcia Berneger, Dede Fox, and Joan Seliger Sidney. I’d like to introduce them to you through this interview. The … Continue reading →Barbara Krasner
- Author’s Notebook | Austin Ratner, In the Land of the LivingAs a representative of the Association of Jewish Libraries, I had the unique opportunity to interview Austin Ratner about his new novel. His previous novel, Jump Artist, received the Jewish Book Council Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature in 2011. Barbara … Continue reading →Barbara Krasner
- Attention Illustrators! Announcing The Whole Megillah Illustration ContestDear Illustrators, Finally, a contest for you! Enter The Whole Megillah Illustration Contest. How? Just send in a JPG of your finest Jewish-themed artwork and win a copy of The Snowy Day and the Art of Ezra Jack Keats. You … Continue reading →Barbara Krasner
- Winners of the 2013 The Whole Megillah Picture Book Contest AnnouncedMazel tov to the winners of the 2013 The Whole Megillah Picture Book Contest: Grand Prize Winner: Joan Seliger Sidney, Elsa’s Pillow Finalists: Ellen Emerman, Where Is the Tzedakah Box? Michael Herman, The Secret of the Sabbath Stew Honorable Mention: … Continue reading →Barbara Krasner
- Author’s Notebook | Maryann MacDonald, Odette’s SecretsMaryann MacDonald is the author of the newly published Odette’s Secrets (Bloomsbury), the story of a young Jewish girl in France forced into hiding during World War II. The Whole Megillah (TWM): What drove you to write this book in … Continue reading →Barbara Krasner
- Poet’s Notebook | Jewish Poets You Should Know | AWP 2013 ReportI had the privilege of attending the Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP) in Boston last weekend. After a lovely breakfast with Northampton Poet Laureate and award-winning children’s book author, Rich Michelson, I was excited to attend my first … Continue reading →Barbara Krasner
- Author Notebook | Jordan Sonnenblick, CurveballThe Whole Megillah (TWM): When did you know you wanted to write? Jordan Sonnenblick (JS): Oh, I’ve known forever. Everyone on my mom’s side of the family was a writer, and I wanted in! My maternal grandfather, Solomon Feldman was an … Continue reading →Barbara Krasner
- Author’s Notebook | Leslea Newman
Monthly Archives: December 2010
The Whole Megillah YA Novel Contest
Announcing… The Whole Megillah Young Adult Novel Contest You may think it’s too early to prepare for Purim, but it’s not. Because when Purim comes around, The Whole Megillah will be judging 250 words of your YA novel–your own “Megillah”–for … Continue reading
Book Review: The Life and Opinions of Amy Finawitz
The Life and Opinions of Amy Finawitz by Laura Toffler-Corrie “I’ve been going to Yeshiva where I study Talmud and Torah. Then I’ve been coming home where I study Talmud and Torah,” he says. “Wow. You’re a wild man.” “I’m … Continue reading
Editor’s Notebook | Tamra Tuller, Philomel Books
Tamra Tuller was born and raised as a beach bum on the Jersey shore. It was on those beaches where she lazed about reading book after book, developing her love of literature which would eventually lead her to a career … Continue reading
Editor’s Notebook | Margery Cuyler, Marshall Cavendish Children’s Books
A new Jewish children’s book imprint from Marshall Cavendish Children’s Books: Shofar Books Marshall Cavendish Children’s Books publisher Margery Cuyler has been involved with children’s books since 1970. She is the author of 42 books, including her first book, Jewish … Continue reading
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Marshall Cavendish Children’s Books Partners with The PJ Library
Exciting news from Marshall Cavendish! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: CONTACT: Katie Stinchon Brian Buerkle 617-269-7171 914.332.8888 x 309 katie@teakmedia.com bbuerkle@marshallcavendish.com December 13, 2010 Marshall Cavendish Children’s Books Partners with The PJ Library® to launch a new Jewish children’s book … Continue reading
Book Review: The Hanukkah Trike
The Hanukkah Trike Written by Michelle Edwards and illustrated by Kathryn Mitter (Albert Whitman, 2010) It seems only fitting to review this Hanukkah story on this Hanukkah night. The good stuff Perseverance and relevance–Relating the miracle of Hanukkah to an … Continue reading
