Ralph Hancox: 1929-2017 |
Monday, March 27, 2017
R.I.P. Ralph Hancox: A Great Loss
Sunday, January 29, 2017
How to Deal with Unfairness in a Father
A chapter book for middle grades |
Read Bonnie Ferrante's in-depth interview with Janet Heller, "A Life-long Mission of Equality and Inclusion."
Friday, January 27, 2017
P.J. le Pooch Featured in Nanaimo Bulletin
A big thank-you to Rachel Stern
of the Nanaimo News Bulletin
for her article about my middle-grades novel,
P.J. le Pooch & the Magic Sketchbook.
of the Nanaimo News Bulletin
for her article about my middle-grades novel,
P.J. le Pooch & the Magic Sketchbook.
Monday, January 23, 2017
The Passover Surprise: Recommended for Children 11-15
"In Janet Ruth Heller’s The Passover Surprise (illustrated by Ronald Kauffman; Fictive Press, 48 pp. $11), Jewish traditions, stamp collecting, sibling rivalry and familial affection are all part of the story of Lisa, who craves a “big blue stamp album” as a gift for finding the afikoman. Readers will root for Lisa and a happy holiday."Reviewed by Gloria Goldreich, "Stories for Children to Celebrate and Commemorate," Hadassah Magazine, Dec., 2016
Thursday, January 19, 2017
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:
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?
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
JUST PUBLISHED IN ENGLISH – THE FOUNDATION OF ETHICS
IS THERE A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR THE ETHICAL CONCEPT OF THE GOOD?
Danish-Jewish thinker Andreas Simonsen explores this “ancient all-important question initially debated by the Sophists, Socrates and Plato” using an ancient technique – the dialogue form. Three separate conversations, three different interlocutors, three different worldviews: skeptical, rationalist and existentialist.
This eclectic, thought-provoking work takes the reader on a fascinating journey through Western philosophy and scientific theory – to the author’s unique adaptation of Niels Bohr’s theory of “complementarity” to ethics.
Danish-Jewish thinker Andreas Simonsen explores this “ancient all-important question initially debated by the Sophists, Socrates and Plato” using an ancient technique – the dialogue form. Three separate conversations, three different interlocutors, three different worldviews: skeptical, rationalist and existentialist.
This eclectic, thought-provoking work takes the reader on a fascinating journey through Western philosophy and scientific theory – to the author’s unique adaptation of Niels Bohr’s theory of “complementarity” to ethics.
Monday, December 19, 2016
Two New "Shorties" by Doug Long
Coming soon, I hope, is Doug Long's second book of "shorties" (55-word stories). In return, I have promised to publish both his books in print as well as ebook format. For now, his first book of shorties—The Fool Who Invented Kissing—the first book ever published by Fictive Press, is still only available in ebook.
Doug is always writing shorties and these two are his newest, with thanks to a dear friend for the inspiration.
FIRST DATE
He's my perfect man: handsome, smart, funny, rich!
Our first date is on his private beach, complete with
dance band, buffet, open bar.
He invited my family and his, who chat amiably with a local rabbi.
We stand shaded 'neath a white, fringed canopy.
Do I like this first date?
I do ... yes ... I DO!
PERFECT MAN
He's my perfect man: handsome, smart, funny, rich!
We fall in love so fast it scares us.
But love and life are full of risks, I tell myself.
I miss him dearly when he's on frequent business trips,
but never suspected a thing until his wife called to say
he'd died in a plane crash.
Doug is always writing shorties and these two are his newest, with thanks to a dear friend for the inspiration.
FIRST DATE
He's my perfect man: handsome, smart, funny, rich!
Our first date is on his private beach, complete with
dance band, buffet, open bar.
He invited my family and his, who chat amiably with a local rabbi.
We stand shaded 'neath a white, fringed canopy.
Do I like this first date?
I do ... yes ... I DO!
PERFECT MAN
He's my perfect man: handsome, smart, funny, rich!
We fall in love so fast it scares us.
But love and life are full of risks, I tell myself.
I miss him dearly when he's on frequent business trips,
but never suspected a thing until his wife called to say
he'd died in a plane crash.
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
P.J. le Pooch Launched at Gabriola Library Dec. 3
Author Morri Mostow with artist Vicky Bowes |
Gabriola artist Vicky Bowes received lots of well-deserved kudos from the folks attending the book launch of P.J. le Pooch & the Magic Sketchbook at the Gabriola Library, for her wonderful cover art.
Sunday, October 2, 2016
PJ. le Pooch Officially Launched!
A fine turnout for the launch of P.J. le Pooch & the Magic Sketchbook at Brome Lake Books in Knowlton, Quebec, where the book is set.
Author Morri Mostow and fan |
The launch attendees, including some enthusiastic kids |
The window display promoting the book |
Thursday, September 15, 2016
FREE Study Guide to Running: The Alex Decoteau Story
ATTENTION TEACHERS OF ABORIGINAL & MÉTIS STUDIES (GRADES 5 AND UP)
Now available for download! FREE Study Guide to Charlotte Cameron's inspiring play about an aboriginal World War One hero.
The Study Guide has everything you need to bring Running: The Alex Decoteau Story alive for your students, while teaching them language arts, history, maths, research skills and more.
Click here to download your free Study Guide.
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