When I write that I am an award winning author and educator, some people have asked “What awards?” So, with modesty and humility, I have been recognized by these organizations for my writing and teaching. Moonbeam children’s book award, 2010 and the Sydney Taylor Notable Book for Older Readers, 2011 …
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A relative just returned from Israel, and sent me these photos of Sammy Spider books on sale at Ben Gurion Airport. How exciting is that! Sammy Spider books have been translated into French and Dutch – someday, I hope to read about my favorite spider in Hebrew, Spanish and Russian.
Read MoreHanukkah Origins of Sammy Spider
One December morning over twenty years ago, several of the children in my preschool class were discussing the Christmas displays at the local mall and the beautiful lights adorning the homes of their non Jewish neighbors. There was such excitement in their voices and some even said they wished they…
Read MoreShanah Tovah Umetukah
I was wondering how to wish everyone a New Year’s greeting from my blog, and directing you to an article in the Jewish Community Voice seemed a good idea. Shanah Tovah to you and your family. I hope you enjoy the full article, but especially these two excerpts: ANNE (Bressman,…
Read MoreSammy Spider Fan Club Starts
Please join Noah, age 7, and become a member of the Sammy Spider Fan Club by simply sending us your letters and your pictures. I will answer each letter and try and post as many of your pictures as possible. Kar-Ben, the publisher of the Sammy Spider books, offers free…
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When I was growing up I had several younger siblings and cousins. Rather than read stories to them, I often made up stories but I never actually wrote anything down. As an adult, I became a teacher and continued to tell my stories to the children in my classroom. I…
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