If you are a teacher, parent, librarian or someone just interested in expanding the experiences a child can have with one of my books, you can visit my Curriculum pages. A sampling of activities: For Sammy Spider’s First Rosh HaShanah, you can use a picture of Sammy Spider and ask…
Read MoreAllowing Teachers to be part of the Process
When I spoke at the the National Jewish Early Childhood Network conference in November, I asked rhetorically, “How do we inspire our staff to develop Jewish literacy so that the children and families we teach, not only receive the best education, but the best Jewish education? How can a teacher…
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When I write that I am an award winning author and educator, some people have asked “What awards?” So, with modesty and humility, I have been recognized by these organizations for my writing and teaching. Moonbeam children’s book award, 2010 and the Sydney Taylor Notable Book for Older Readers, 2011 …
Read MoreSammy Spider in Israel
A relative just returned from Israel, and sent me these photos of Sammy Spider books on sale at Ben Gurion Airport. How exciting is that! Sammy Spider books have been translated into French and Dutch – someday, I hope to read about my favorite spider in Hebrew, Spanish and Russian.
Read MoreHanukkah Origins of Sammy Spider
One December morning over twenty years ago, several of the children in my preschool class were discussing the Christmas displays at the local mall and the beautiful lights adorning the homes of their non Jewish neighbors. There was such excitement in their voices and some even said they wished they…
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