As the protests in Hong Kong continue, I can’t help but notice that the city is littered with Holocaust imagery and references such as “ChiNazi,” “Never Forget” and swastikas. Twitter is too. Holocaust images are, [...]
This is my home for the next five weeks! This incredible view of Tel Aviv comes with lots of books. While the fact that one of my favorite used bookshops is within walking distance is [...]
My father playing soldier in Columbia, South Carolina (circa 1941) Following the recent Highlight's Symposium on Jewish Children's Literature, I've been inspired to tell my family's story. (I hope it isn't going to [...]
I'm just returned home from the Highlights Foundation's Symposium for Jewish Children's Literature. Hong Kong and Honesdale, PA aren't close. Though I'm completely exhausted (and my six-year-old won't let me be), I am desperate to [...]
My Mom and I (Summer before Grade 3) Writing for children (and raising them) makes me think about what I was like as a child. I was quiet and serious. I remembered every [...]