The Association of Jewish Libraries hosted a fall showcase of 2021 children’s book authors on November 9, 2021. About 30 authors were featured, and I was one of two debut authors. Some of the presenters are well published, such as the Baby Loves Science board book series by Ruth Spiro.
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SCBWI Virtual Book Launch Presentation
The South Bay section of my professional association, Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) hosted a book launch presentation for new fall 2021 authors on Oct 24, 2021. For this presentation, each author had 8 minutes to talk about his/her book. I enjoyed hearing about other YA and MG books, particularly a chapter…
Read MoreReview from the Jewish Chronicle
The JC is described as “the world’s oldest and most influential Jewish newspaper…”(UK). Here’s an excerpt from the review: “…Hannah G. Solomon, the founder of the National Council of Jewish Women, is unlikely to be familiar to UK readers, but her life story is simply and informatively told by Bonnie Lindauer in “Hannah G. Solomon…
Read MoreSydney Taylor Shmooze Awards Review
The most in-depth review I’ve received is from a very thoughtful librarian, Beth L. Gallego, who reviews for a blog from the Association of Jewish Libraries. Here’s the link to the full review and an extract: “…Lindauer packs many of Solomon’s achievements into clear, concise paragraphs infused with admiration and respect for her subject. While…
Read MoreReview from Horn Book
I remember reading Horn Book reviews as a librarian and along with Kirkus, these two reviewing periodicals were my favoities. Very happy to have a review in Horn Book. Here’s the link and an extract: https://www.hornbookguide.com/site/?reviewList=book-bundles-walking-the-walk “…This accessible picture-book biography introduces a lesser-known social reformer who founded the National Council of Jewish Women, which “worked…
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I’m so excited by another review. Here’s an extract with the link to the full review: Publisher’s Weekly, Oct 15, 2021 https://www.publishersweekly.com/9781728415734 “…As Lindauer clearly explains, this environment places Solomon on the path to involvement with the conference, where she gathers “America’s outstanding Jewish women” to discuss education and liberty, and forms the National…
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