Review: Firekeeper’s Daughter Is A Thriller That Will Hook You From The Start
Angeline Boulley’s stunning debut, Firekeeper’s Daughter, had me yelling at some the characters and gasping through all the various plot
Interview: Prolific Author Shares His Bar Mitvah Story In Coming Of Age Anthology
Alan Katz is the author of 50 books for young readers, including Take Me Out of the Bathtub and Other
Interview: Bat Mitzvahs Are Usually At 13, But Not For Author Debbie Reed Fischer
Many Jewish kids become a b’nai mitzvah at 13, but Debbie Reed Fischer had to wait until she was 18.
Interview: Author Debra Green Loves Jewish Culture And Making People Laugh
As a kid, Debra Green loved reading about large families. Her favorite books were All-of-a-Kind Family, Little Women, the Narnia
Interview: Henry Herz Helped Create B’Nai Mitvah Book To Increase Jewish Representation In KidLit
Henry Herz is an author of many children’s books, middle grade, young adult, and adult short stories in multiple genres.
Interview: Melissa Roske Among Jewish Authors Featured In New Anthology
Melissa Roske’s short story, Grandma Merle’s Last Wish is featured in Coming Of Age:13 B’Nai Mitzvah Stories. The book is
Review: Coming Of Age Is Overflowing With Jewish Pride, Focuses On Mitzvah Celebrations
In recent years, bar and bat mitzvahs have looked different. Some have been virtual, others have been mask-mandated, but the
Review: Loretta Little Looks Back Is Elaborate, Expressive, With Dynamic Characters
Andrea Davis Pinkney is known for breathtaking historical fiction stories. One of them happens to be Loretta Little Looks Back:
Review: Sewing Stories Tells Of A Quilting Extraordinaire
I read books with strong girl characters all the time, but during March I challenge myself to learn more about
Guest Blog: Antoinette Proves Everyone Has A Purpose
Note From Elena Reads: My cousin, Jada J., previously wrote a guest review about Chef Roi And The Street Food
Review: The Singer And The Scientist Reveals Friendship Between Marian Anderson, Einstein
This National Jewish Book Award finalist, The Singer And The Scientist, by Lisa Rose, is a wonderful book highlighting the
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