Tag Archives: Jewish Joy

Winner Announcement 12/16/25

Congratulations to Marcia Strykowski winner of a copy of author-illustrator Ann Koffsky‘s most recent book, FAIRY GODBUBBIE’S SHABBAT published by Intergalactic Afikoman! Marcia, please email me at ljrwritenow @ gmail.com with your mailing address so that I can connect you with Ann. And thank you, Ann for sharing your book with us. Readers, if you’re lookingContinue reading “Winner Announcement 12/16/25”

Welcome Author-Illustrator Ann Koffsky – Giveaway Alert

Today I have a wonderful new picture book to share FAIRY GODBUBBIE SHABBAT, published by Intergalactic Afikoman, September 9, 2025 and an interview with author-illustrator Ann Koffsky. FAIRY GODBUBBIE SHABBAT is a fun reminder that we need to unplug and spend time as a family! You can read my review . She is the authorContinue reading “Welcome Author-Illustrator Ann Koffsky – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement 12/1/25

Congratulations to Robin Currie winner of the giveaway from Audrey Barbakoff author of MAZEL TOES!, illustrated by Anitta Soble. Robin, please email me at Ljrwritenow @ gmail to let me know if you want the Ask-Me-Anything, a picture book critique (fiction, rhyming or non-rhyming, up to 1000 words), or the Virtual School Visit and IContinue reading “Winner Announcement 12/1/25”

Welcome Author Audrey Barbakoff – Giveaway Alert

Today I have the pleasure of sharing my interview with Audrey Barbakoff, the author of a fabulous new board book, MAZEL TOES!, illustrated by Anitta Soble. Audrey and I met earlier this year over zoom as critique partners when she told me about this book with an adorable title. Life has been busy since then.Continue reading “Welcome Author Audrey Barbakoff – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement 10/30/25

Congratulations to Lauren Kerstein winner of SAY SHALOM ALL DAY LONG, by author Elizabeth Suneby and illustrated by Elke Boschinger. Thank you, Elizabeth for the giveaway. Lauren please email me with your mailing address so that I can connect you with Elizabeth for your prize. Readers, remember if you didn’t win, SAY SHALOM ALL DAYContinue reading “Winner Announcement 10/30/25”

Two Board Books and a Giveaway

Today I’m sharing two adorable board books written by author Elizabeth Suneby, both published by PJ Library. The first book released October 1st. SAY SHALOM ALL DAY LONG, illustrated by Elke Boschinger shows a little girl finding the different meanings of the word shalom by saying hello, goodbye, and peace to the world through theContinue reading “Two Board Books and a Giveaway”

Welcome Author Lesléa Newman – Giveaway Alert

Today it is an honor to share my interview with Lesléa Newman, an author I’ve admired for many years. When I was teaching, I created memories with my students while we read a few of her award-winning books. And now I have the opportunity to share her book JOYFUL SONG: A NAMING STORY, illustrated byContinue reading “Welcome Author Lesléa Newman – Giveaway Alert”