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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
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
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
Judy Blume seen in the documentary 'Judy Blume Forever.' (Courtesy of Prime Video via JTA)
May 13, 2023, 3:00 am
Judy Blume is having a moment. Here’s why Jewish women love her work
The author of ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ – newly adapted for the screen – crafts protagonists who deal with a range of teen issues as well as issues of Jewish identity
By Sarah Rosen
Suzette Sheft (right) with her grandmother Monique Sheft (formerly Inge Eisinger). (Courtesy)
November 9, 2022, 10:25 pm
Teen weaves grandmother’s Holocaust experience into a compelling young adult read
After her father’s death, Suzette Sheft realized the importance of recording family history, and passes the lesson on with surreal nonfiction work ‘Running for Shelter,’ out Nov. 9
By Renee Ghert-Zand
'The Ghosts of Rose Hill,' by R.M. Romero. (Courtesy)
November 5, 2022, 5:53 am
A Latina-American Jew finds a kindred spirit in this romantic YA ghost story
When aspiring violinist Ilana is sent to stay with an aunt in Prague, she meets Benjamin. But things aren’t all as they seem in ‘The Ghosts of Rose Hill,’ a new book by RM Romero
By Rich Tenorio
Illustrative image (iStock)
April 6, 2022, 2:42 am
As eating disorders among teens soar in pandemic, YA novel takes on grave issue
For debut work of fiction about anorexic high school girls, 25-year-old E.J. Schwartz draws on her own recent experience of social media-influenced devastating drive for thinness
By Renee Ghert-Zand
'What We’re Scared Of,' by author Keren David. (Courtesy)
January 22, 2021, 10:49 am
Dating, zits and bigotry: UK’s 1st YA novel to cover anti-Semitism gets it right
When Keren David was approached about breaking ground on a tough topic, the hit author and journalist had concerns. But ‘What We’re Scared Of,’ out this week, is right on key
By Jenni Frazer
In her graphic novel 'White Bird,' R.J. Palacio tells a story of how a young Jewish girl survived World War II in France. (Heike Bogenberger)
October 17, 2019, 4:04 am
‘Wonder’ author explains why today’s news made her write a Holocaust story
When a girl who doesn’t stand up for her classmate ends up getting rescued by him, she, along with readers young and old, learns an important lesson about kindness and empathy
By Emily Burack
Abby Sher, author of 'All the Ways the World Can End.' (Courtesy/Franck Goldberg)
August 21, 2017, 3:00 am
A young adult novel gives cancer the comic treatment
Abby Sher has written soulful nonfiction and performed with Chicago’s Second City. Now two worlds combine in a hilariously touching coming of age story
By Judy Batalion
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