Monthly Archives: February 2014

Give Yourself the Gift of Writing | 2014 Writing Workshops & Retreats

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Barbara Krasner

Now that we’re nearly into the third month of 2014, are you off to a great start or are you barely out of the gate? Give yourself a boost by attending a writing workshop or retreat. Here are some events … Continue reading →

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2014 Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour | Final Stop

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Barbara Krasner

You’ve now come to the final stop along the 2014 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 2014 Sydney … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Jewish Story | Guest Post by Erika Dreifus

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Barbara Krasner

The Whole Megillah is pleased to post this entry by Erika Dreifus, who joins the Fiction Panel at the May 18, 2014 Conference on Jewish Story in New York City. For more about the conference, click here>>> It’s a perennial … Continue reading →

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Author’s Notebook | Sarah Aronson, Author of Believe

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Barbara Krasner

The Whole Megillah (TWM): What was your process for writing Believe? Where did you get the inspiration for the story? Sarah Aronson (SA): Every book I write teaches me at least one thing: how to write that book. With Believe, … Continue reading →

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Announcing the 2014 The Whole Megillah Picture Book Manuscript Contest

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Barbara Krasner

It’s back! The Whole Megillah’s contest for Jewish-themed picture book manuscripts! Kar-Ben publisher Joni Sussman will be judging. Of special interest: creative Hanukkah stories! Submission Guidelines: Send the entire manuscript of your Jewish-themed picture book to The Whole Megillah at … Continue reading →

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