Monthly Archives: May 2018

Poet’s Notebook | Because I Cannot Leave This Body by Carol V. Davis

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Barbara Krasner

The Whole Megillah (TWM): What inspired this collection? Carol Davis (CD): I don’t ever think in terms of a collection before I put it together so I can’t say there was a specific inspiration for the collection as a whole, … Continue reading →

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Guest Post by Barbara Bietz | Report on 2018 Tent–Jewish Children’s Literature

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Barbara Krasner

I recently returned from a week at the Yiddish Book Center as a participant in the TENT program for children’s writers and illustrators. This incredible program, sponsored by PJ Library, was a journey of soulful explorations, academic discussions, and emotion-filled … Continue reading →

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Author’s Notebook | Irving Berlin by Nancy Churnin

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Barbara Krasner

Irving Berlin: The Immigrant Boy Who Made America Sing by Nancy Churnin, illustrated by James Rey Sanchez (Creston Books, 2018) The Whole Megillah (TWM): What prompted you to write about Irving Berlin? Nancy Churnin (NC): I love Irving Berlin’s music … Continue reading →

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Author’s Notebook | 9 Tips on Writing Memoir–A Conversation with Lisa Romeo

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Barbara Krasner

The Whole Megillah caught up with busy author and teacher Lisa Romeo last month at a coffee shop in northern New Jersey. I asked her for her top tips in writing memoir. Here are the results of our conversation, fresh … Continue reading →

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