In this blog post, prolific author Jane Yolen talks about her inspiration for a new picture book about a Jewish family in Paris during World War II.
Reading it, I began to think about the Holocaust stories still not told. So, despite editors and agents who say, “No more Holocaust stories!” if you have one to tell, have the faith and courage to write it.
The post is one of a series of motivational messages sponsored by Tara Lazar and the November PiBoIdMo (Picture Book Idea Month).
Related links:
- Interview with Gihon River Press publisher Stephen Feuer
- Interview with The Tattered Prayer Book author Ellen Bari
- Interview with Odette’s Secrets author Maryann MacDonald
- Interviews with five Candlewick editors and authors about Terezin
The Whole Megillah 
Perhaps there should be a publisher specializing in Holocaust material?
There is – Gihon River Press. And some Canadian publishers.
Since I have written a picture book holocaust story, I’m thrilled to read this. Thanks, Barbara, for always keeping us informed about Jewish children’s books.