P.J. le Pooch Goes to the Knowlton Literary Festival!

P.J. le Pooch and his author, Morri Mostow, are excited to be participating in the Local Author's event that kicks off the 9th edition of the annual Knowlton Literary Festival in Brome Lake, Quebec, on October 11, 2018. 

Morri will be talking about her series for kids 8 - 12, set in a fictionalized Brome Lake, particularly the newest book in the series, P.J. le Pooch & the Haunted Inn, published in 2018. 

Sibling Rivalry and Favoritism

Sibling rivalry and favoritism is the subject of Janet Heller's children's book, The Passover Surprise (Fictive Press, 2015), as Heller explains in this personal and insightful video interview.

Serious Moral Issues Discussed in Wide-ranging Interview with Carol Matas

Tucson Tales, a publication showcasing new and established writers, has posted a thoughtful, wide-ranging interview about Tucson Jo, Carol Matas' award-winning historical novel for middle grades.

 

Carol talks about the story behind the story—cowboys and Jews, antisemitism, even in the American Wild West, and important moral issues of relevance in today's world. A must read for teachers—and for kids of all ages.

Carol Matas talks about the meaning of fredom in this excerpt from the Tucson Tales interview:

Q: Incorporating more serious themes into your work for children seems to be an important part of what you do. Does this ever extend beyond the page? Do you ever engage in a dialogue with children, say, after a reading? If so, what comes of it? How do you children react after reading your stories?

Tucson Jo Featured by Jewish Book Council

Delighted that Tucson Jo, Carol Matas's award-winning historical for middle grades, has made into the Jewish Book Council's Weekly Reviews mailing this week. Yeah!