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Author Judy Blume at BookCon in New York, May 31, 2015. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
March 21, 2026, 5:09 pm
For generations of Judy Blume fans, long-awaited biography does not disappoint
Realistic kids’ and teen fiction pioneer introduced readers to relatable characters and plots, not to mention unforgettable lines like, ‘We must, we must, we must increase our bust!’
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Michal Goldschmidt, owner of Bookhaus, a new English language independent bookstore in north Tel Aviv, on February 23, 2026. (Jessica Steinberg/Times of Israel)
March 10, 2026, 8:04 am
Launched between wars, Tel Aviv bookstore offers curated English selection amid sirens
Michal Goldschmidt decided to pivot from an art career to her lifelong passion for books. She opened Bookhaus earlier this year, and is providing a welcoming oasis for an already loyal crowd
By Jessica Steinberg
Katherine Janus Kahn, the illustrator of the Sammy Spider Jewish children's books, speaks about her work in a 2013 video. (Screenshot via JTA)
October 25, 2025, 5:49 am
Illustrator of ‘Sammy Spider’ Jewish children’s books dies at 83
‘My Judaism and my books are tied together so integrally that I don’t think I could ever untie them,’ said Katherine Janus Kahn, who studied at Bezalel after volunteering in Israel during Six-Day War
By Penny Schwartz
The cover of "Pedal Pusher" by Mary Boone; the author at a book fair. (Courtesy of Mary Boone via JTA)
October 22, 2025, 1:49 am
Citing DEI ban, US base nixed kids’ event celebrating pioneering Jewish woman cyclist
Author says children’s museum on Washington military installation canceled a reading of ‘Pedal Pusher,’ a picture book about Annie Cohen Kopchovsky, who rode around the world on a bet
By Andrew Lapin
New books out for the High Holidays in 2025 include ones about celebrations in Hong Kong and Uganda. (Collage by Ilana Zahavy via JTA)
September 23, 2025, 1:04 am
New High Holidays children’s books take place in Uganda, Hong Kong and a Sephardic home
This new crop of kids titles is perfect for this time of celebration and reflection, starting anew and welcoming guests
By Penny Schwartz
Winners of the annual Sydney Taylor Book Award were announced Jan. 27, 2025 by the Association of JewishLibraries. (Roaring BrookPress, Harper, Kar-Ben Publishing)
January 28, 2025, 8:49 am
Women vampires, time travel win at Jewish children’s book awards
Young adult novel ‘Night Owls,’ about estries — owl-like women vampires who prey on men, described in medieval Hasidic literature — wins top prize at Sydney Taylor Book Awards
By Penny Schwartz
"Oy, Santa" is among the Hanukkah children's books that also deal with Christmas that have come out in 2024. (Collage by Joseph Strauss / JTA)
December 27, 2024, 2:05 am
Hanukkah-Christmas convergence inspires flood of intercultural books for kids
From a ‘Parent Trap’-esque switcheroo to a exploration of traditions around the world, publishers are ringing in the winter holidays with stories for Jewish and interfaith families
By Penny Schwartz
Hadassah Ben-Ari at her home in Pardes Hannah with a copy of her book, 'The Heroes of October 7,' on September 30, 2024. (Gavriel Fiske/Times of Israel)
October 7, 2024, 3:50 pm
New children’s book in English brings to life heroic tales of October 7
‘The Heroes of October 7,’ crafted under the guidence of child trauma experts and edited by Hadassah Ben-Ari, aims to teach ‘moments of grace and heroism from the war’ to kids
By Gavriel Fiske
'The Rise of the Spider' by Michael P. Spradlin. (Courtesy)
October 5, 2024, 8:20 am
Depicting interwar Germany’s rising Nazi party, new kids novel teaches history, morality
‘The Rise of the Spider’ by NY Times bestselling author Michael P. Spradlin aims to show young readers that it’s everyday people who change the world for the better
By Penny Schwartz
A giant bean bag cushion in Poof Sipur at the National Library of Israel, inspired by the children's story, 'The Emperor's New Clothes,' as imagined by textile artist Naama Ben Moshe (Courtesy Roni Cnaani)
July 30, 2024, 9:10 am
At National Library, kids curl up on bean bags inspired by books
Poof Sipur is library’s summer attraction for children, bringing textile artists to design giant cushions for comfy reading
By Jessica Steinberg
The Hebrew language "Who is Taylor Swift" book, released June 5, 2024; Taylor Swift performs at Groupama Stadium on June 2, 2024 in Lyon, France. (John Shearer/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management via JTA)
June 13, 2024, 12:32 pm
Hebrew edition of kids book ‘Who is Taylor Swift?’ published in Israel
Illustrated bio gets its first international release; superstar has kept Israeli fans devoted as she remains removed from ongoing war
By JTA and ToI Staff
Lana Bastašić meets readers at a literary event in Berlin, Germany, on September 14, 2023. (Elena Ternovaja/Wikimedia Commons)
February 1, 2024, 3:26 pm
Austrian literary festival drops Bosnian author who protested criticism of Oct. 7
Separately, a children’s book fair in Italy indicates it will ignore a petition to boycott Israel signed by top artists
By Canaan Lidor
'Blood Years,' 'Two New Years' and 'The Dubious Pranks of Shaindy Goodman' won this year's Sydney Taylor Jewish children’s book awards. (Collage by Mollis Suss/ JTA)
January 23, 2024, 2:58 pm
Story of Chinese-Jewish family observing two New Years nabs top Jewish kids book award
Announced Monday, the 2024 Sydney Taylor Jewish children’s book awards winners include the story of a 6th grader who stands up to peer pressure and a young adult Holocaust memoir
By Penny Schwartz
Norm Finkelstein was the author more than 20 nonfiction books for children and teens, including a forthcoming biography of the legendary Forward editor Abraham Cahan. (Courtesy: Holiday House/JTA)
January 10, 2024, 7:45 pm
Boston writer Norm Finkelstein, whose YA books championed Jewish heroes, dies at 82
A rare two-time Jewish Book Award winner, the librarian, educator and author was lauded for awakening the minds and hearts of students to their heritage
By Penny Schwartz
'Zhen Yu and the Snake,' by Erica Lyons. (Courtesy via JTA)
October 2, 2023, 6:33 am
Talmudic tale with 12th-century Chinese twist expands Jewish world for young minds
In ‘Zhen Yu and the Snake,’ author Erica Lyons adapts a well-known story about Rabbi Akiva’s daughter while also highlighting China’s rich Jewish history
By Jordyn Haime
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