The Whole Megillah- Agent’s Notebook | Emily Mitchell, Wernick & PrattThe Whole Megillah first came into contact with Emily Mitchell when she was at Charlesbridge, editor of the Sydney Taylor Book Award for Older Readers, Susan Goldman Rubin’s Music Was IT: Young Leonard Bernstein. Here’s her bio and her path … Continue reading →Barbara Krasner
- The Whole Megillah Illustration Contest | Announcing the WinnersJewish-themed Illustration Contest Names Winners The results are in from contest judge, Anna Olswanger. Thanks to all of you who submitted your artwork to The Whole Megillah Illustration Contest. Judging criteria included the ability of the illustration to: Tell a … Continue reading →Barbara Krasner
- 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
- Agent’s Notebook | Emily Mitchell, Wernick & Pratt
Category Archives: Contests
The Whole Megillah Illustration Contest | Announcing the Winners
Jewish-themed Illustration Contest Names Winners The results are in from contest judge, Anna Olswanger. Thanks to all of you who submitted your artwork to The Whole Megillah Illustration Contest. Judging criteria included the ability of the illustration to: Tell a … Continue reading
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Attention Illustrators! Announcing The Whole Megillah Illustration Contest
Dear 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
Winners of the 2013 The Whole Megillah Picture Book Contest Announced
Mazel 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
2013 Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour | Final Stop
You’ve now come to the final stop along the 2013 Sydney Taylor Book Award blog tour, the culmination of a full week of insightful and inspiring award-winning author and illustrator interviews. Read about the blog tour and all 2013 Sydney … Continue reading
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2013 Sydney Taylor Book Award Winners Reveal Their Darkest Secrets During Blog Tour
Announcing the 2013 Sydney Taylor Book Award Winners Blog Tour Beginning February 11, the Gold and Silver recipients of the 2013 Sydney Taylor Book Award participate in a wide-ranging tour of blogs. Please visit these sites and find out more … Continue reading
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Announcing the 2013 The Whole Megillah Picture Book Manuscript Contest
The 2013 The Whole Megillah Jewish Children’s Picture Book Manuscript Contest It’s back! The Whole Megillah’s contest for Jewish-themed picture book manuscripts! Kar-Ben publisher Joni Sussman will be judging. And the first place prize? A Barnes & Noble Nook e-reader! … Continue reading
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Write Your Own Megillah 2012 | First Submission Gets Editorial Critique
Mazel tov to Marcia Berneger Writer Marcia Bernger turned in her 18,298-word middle grade novel manuscript today and now receives a three-chapter critique from Egmont USA Executive Editor Regina Griffith. Mazel tov to Marcia and to all of you participating … Continue reading
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Are You Ready to Write Your Own Megillah?
Attention, Jewish children’s book writers Jewish Book Month starts on Wednesday and so does our Write Your Own Megillah event. This is the time to commit yourself to writing that middle grade or YA novel you’ve been thinking about. And … Continue reading
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Announcing the Winners | The Whole Megillah Rosh Hashonah Challenge
Please join me in saying “Mazel tov!” to the winners of The Whole Megillah’s Rosh Hashonah Challenge. Middle Grade category (in alphabetical order) Marcia Berneger, “What’s Up with Jonas?” Anne Brentan, “Finding Home” Eve Nadel Catarevas (untitled) Young adult category … Continue reading
Second Annual Write Your Own Megillah Event | Jewish Book Month 2012
Attention Jewish children’s novel writers! In honor of Jewish Book Month, The Whole Megillah is hosting its second annual Write Your Own Megillah event. Think of it as the Jewish equivalent of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). From November 7 … Continue reading
