I'm the author of the upcoming picture book THE MITZVAH FAIRY (2.4.2025) and the biography of Jewish South African freedom fighter, Ruth First, RUTH FIRST NEVER BACKED DOWN. My other books include, SY…
Soman Chainani’s debut series, THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD & EVIL, has sold over 4.5 million copies, been translated into 35 languages across six continents, and has been adapted into a major motion picture f…
Ann D. Koffsky is the author and illustrator of 50+ books, including Ping Pong Shabbat, (Little Bee) and the Kayla & Kugel series, (Apples and Honey Press). Several of her books have been PJ library s…
Laurie Schneider grew up in central Wisconsin, not far from where her debut middle-grade novel, GITTEL, is set. A self-avowed kidlit nerd, heron spotter, and library lover, she lives in Norman, Oklaho…
Dr. Audrey Barbakoff is a librarian, educator, and entrepreneur. She holds a Doctor of Education from the University of Southern California and a Master of Library and Information Science from the Uni…
Devin Elle Kurtz lives in San Diego, California, with her dog, Kira, and her thirty-three houseplants. She’s been painting in Photoshop since the age of two when her artist mom first offered her a tab…
Ilana is a children's author. SHIRA THE SINGING PUPPY is her debut picture book. When she's not writing or directing plays, she loves painting, creating jewelry and traveling with her family.
Jennifer Stempel is a classically trained storyteller and writer, who frequently taps into her mixed Cuban and Jewish heritage to weave tales that engage, inspire, and enlighten. Based in St. Louis, M…
