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Interview with Angela Engel, publisher & founder of The Collective Book Studio
I am excited to introduce Angela Engel, publisher and founder of The Collective Book Studio! The Collective Book Studio is an independent publisher that is committed to quality books that reflect...
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Interview with Ruth Spiro, author of ONE SMALL SPARK: A TIKKUN OLAM STORY
It’s my pleasure to welcome Ruth Spiro. Her picture book, ONE SMALL SPARK: A TIKKUN OLAM STORY (Dial Books, 2024), illustrated by Victoria Tentler-Krylov, introduces young readers to the Jewish...
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Interview with Dara Horn, author of ONE LITTLE GOAT: A PASSOVER CATASTROPHE
Dara Horn‘s contributions to Jewish literature and education are inspiring. I was excited to learn she had written a middle-grade graphic novel and couldn’t wait to read it! ONE LITTLE GOAT (Norton...
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Interview with Richard Michelson, author of NEXT YEAR IN THE WHITE HOUSE:...
Welcome back, Richard Michelson! Richard’s new picture book NEXT YEAR IN THE WHITE HOUSE: BARACK OBAMA’S FIRST PRESIDENTIAL SEDER (Crown Books For Young Readers, 2025) illustrated by E.B. Lewis...
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Interview with Martha Seif Simpson, author of A RING FOR A KING
Martha Seif Simpson’s new picture book, A RING FOR A KING: A TALE OF KING SOLOMON (Wisdom Tales, 2025), illustrated by D. Yael Bernhard, is an adaptation of the beloved tale of King Solomon. In the...
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Interview with Marcella Pixley, author of NESHAMA
In Marcella Pixley’s middle grade novel in verse NESHAMA (Candlewick, 2025), Anna can communicate with ghosts, resulting in conflict at school and home. But with the help of her beloved Bubbe, Anna...
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Interview with Danielle Joseph, author of THE MITZVAH FAIRY
In Danielle Joseph’s picture book THE MITZVAH FAIRY (Kar-Ben, 2025) illustrated by Christine Battuz, young readers are introduced to The Mitzvah Fairy, a child who spends his day helping others by...
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Interview with Pamela Ehrenberg, author of THE SEE-YOU-SOON SPICE BOX
In Pamela Ehrenberg’s picture book THE SEE-YOU-SOON SPICE BOX (Kar-Ben, 2025), illustrated by Gabby Grant, young Silas visits with his Great-Grandma Faye over video chat. Despite their distance, they...
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Interview with Naomi Milliner, author of THE TROUBLE WITH SECRETS
In Naomi Milliner’s new middle grade novel THE TROUBLE WITH SECRETS (Quill Tree Books, 2025), middle schooler Becky faces significant challenges when her personal goals don’t align with her father’s...
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Interview with Chris Baron, author of SPARK
Chris Baron’s new middle grade novel, SPARK (Feiwel & Friends, 2025), follows Finn and his friend Rabbit as they cope with a devastating California wildfire in their community. Throughout the...
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