

Birds Have Flown the Coop in USA!
Since 1968 my book, Have You Seen Birds? has been in print and available in the United States without interruption. That's a long time...


Knish War coming to Essex Street Market!
Looking forward to a reading and a delicious knish tasting, too! June 23rd at 11:30-ish at the Essex Street Market at 120 Essex Street....


Knishes Make A Hit at Book Expo!
Just back from Book Expo book signing! Maybe the knish is going to be the new hot food! What fun! Sorry we didn't get a photo of the line...


What Would Stanley Hayami Write in His Diary About Memorial Day 2018
Remembering Stanley Hayami on this Memorial Day and wondering what he would write in his diary in 2018 as our government tears children...


Bookmarks, Knishes and My Book Expo Signing
Last year, just before The Knish War on Rivington Street went to press, I re-learned the lesson about being careful of what you wish for....


My Two Minutes at JBC
Did my two minute sales pitch at the Jewish Book Council's Meet the Author event yesterday. Not many children's authors were on the...


Childhood Books Cast a Long Shadow
Writers of children’s books often get letters from children “by-the-class-full”—letters that teachers have their students write. I always...


Thank you, Guides Association of New York City! The Knish War on Rivington Street wins the 2018 Appl
At their 4th annual award ceremony, hosted by Brian Stokes Mitchell, we were delighted to win the GANYC Apple Award for Outstanding...


Tune In to The Big Schmear Podcast
Beth Schenker, the host of thebigschmear.com does a podcast all about Jewish food posting two new episodes on the 2nd and 4th Monday of...
Previewed in the New York Times
How terrific! Our event at Eldridge Street was previewed Friday in the Arts and Entertainment section: From the New York Times ARTS...