In the 1920s, some Jews hoped communism would end antisemitism by erasing Jewish identity. Educator Anat Zalmanson-Kuznetsov has just posted a lesson plan showing why that hope proved tragically wrong. Pair it with A VISIT TO MOSCOW: bit.ly/4bw1RX1 #GraphicNovel #JewishHistory #BookRecommendations

Comics blogger Jonathan Sandler visited the Robert Crumb exhibition in London and recalls interviewing cartoonist Ian David Marsden, whose graphic novel MARVIN was once reviewed by Crumb with “brutal” precision: jsandlergraphicmemoir.substack.com/p/robert-cru... #GraphicNovels #Comics #RobertCrumb

“The cut paper and collaged art often cleverly blurs the lines between Cat’s book and the reader’s”—Kirkus Reviews CAT’S NEW BOOK, a charming picture book by Nathalie Belhassen about learning that stories—and books—are even better when shared: bit.ly/4ri57eo #PictureBooks #Libraries #EarlyLiteracy

If you’re not yet following author Alina Adams on Substack, her recent post “When the Universe Tells You What to Write Next—You Listen!” is worth a read. She gives a generous nod to A VISIT TO MOSCOW, illustrated by Yevgenia Nayberg: alinaa.substack.com/p/when-the-u... #JewishBooks #LibraryLife

Now available from Tantor Media: the audiobook of COPYBOY by Vince Vawter — the sequel to his Newbery Honor–winning Paperboy. Victor Vollmer is working as a copyboy when a final request from his beloved mentor sends him hundreds of miles from home: rbmediaglobal.com/audiobook/97... #SchoolLibraries

Sneak peek: COCKROACH THE GREAT by award-winning illustrator Igor Karash — a darkly funny, visually inventive picture book inspired by Korney Chukovsky's satirical poem “Tarakanische.” Now out on submission. #PictureBook #KidLit #ChildrensBooks #Illustration #Publishing

Around 483 BCE, Haman described Jews as “a certain people…whose customs are different.” In celebration of Purim, read A VISIT TO MOSCOW, illustrated by Yevgenia Nayberg, for a vivid portrayal of the Jewish difference that has long unsettled totalitarianism. #GraphicNovel #JewishHistory

“Written with impressive clarity and conviction…” — Midwest Book Review on THE MODERN QUEST FOR TORAH UNDERSTANDING by Rabbi Rafael Grossman, the real-life inspiration for the rabbi in A VISIT TO MOSCOW, illustrated by Yevgenia Nayberg: www.midwestbookreview.com/wbw/feb_26.h... #JudaicStudies

“Charming illustrations and an approachable story make this a worthy selection for school and public libraries.” — School Library Journal Delighted to share that CAT’S NEW BOOK by Nathalie Belhassen received a warm review in School Library Journal: www.schoollibraryjournal.com/review/cats-...

A sneak peek at LITTLE ETERNITIES, an upper middle grade graphic novel by Joyce Y. Ng, set in the final months before Hong Kong’s 1997 handover. As her family prepares to emigrate to Canada, Pui Pui’s sense of identity — and friendship — begins to shift. Now on submission. #KidLit #GraphicNovel

Judaica House in Teaneck, New Jersey, is offering 30% off all books in stock during its Winter Special through February 22, including the Eisner-nominated graphic novel A VISIT TO MOSCOW, illustrated by Yevgenia Nayberg and autographed by the author. www.judaicahouse.net #Libraries #GraphicNovels

After winning a 2024 Literary Auction for Change “Ask Me Anything” consultation with me, Gina Waggott went on to sell her biography SCATMAN JOHN to Bloomsbury — and last week launched the book to a full house at McNally Jackson Seaport: www.mcnallyjackson.com/book/9798881... #Libraries #Publishing

Congratulations to Nathalie Belhassen! Her picture book CAT'S NEW BOOK is a Kids’ Indie Next Pick for March/April 2026 — a bookseller-chosen favorite celebrating stories, connection, and the power of a real hug: www.bookweb.org/news/marchap... #KidsIndieNext #PictureBooks #Libraries

Black History Month read: BEFORE 13TH exposes the roots of mass incarceration — showing that convict leasing began before the 13th Amendment, not after. A powerful graphic debut by Michael Ralph: www.harpercollins.com/products/bef... #BlackHistoryMonth #GraphicNovels #Libraries

From an unfinished Holocaust novel came the seed of a new graphic novel. Rabbi Rafael Grossman once described a moment that became the heart of A VISIT TO MOSCOW, illustrated by Yevgenia Nayberg. Here’s a look at the art by Joshua Edelglass for that original unfinished manuscript. #HistoricalFiction

Four determined kids build a homemade spaceship to rescue Laika, the first dog in space. That’s the heart of THE SECRET SPUTNIK RESCUE SOCIETY by author-illustrator Andrew Finnie — now on submission. #GraphicNovel #KidLit #SpaceAdventure

A girl. An old book of names. A sky full of stars. 
MY FATHER’S DREAM by Melita Kraus is a deeply personal picture book about memory, Jewish family, and the ancestors whose light still shines across generations. Now on submission with Melita's luminous art. #KidLit #PictureBook #JewishStories

“Jews have been hated by reactionaries, defenders of the past, its prejudice and privileges…” — Rabbi Jonathan Sacks For a powerful narrative exploration of that idea, look for A VISIT TO MOSCOW at your local library: search.worldcat.org/title/128537...
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Vintage Memphis music history: A. Schwab on Beale Street shared copies of Berl Olswanger’s 1958 POPULAR PIANO COURSE during the Blues Challenge. A. Schwab manager Teri Cox commented, "The crowd thought it was cool." Berl’s Brass Note is in the sidewalk outside. 

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Sharing a preview of the Aaron pages from DIGNITY — an upper MG graphic novel set in 1948 NYC, told through the alternating voices of a Jewish boy shaped by the Holocaust’s shadow and a Black girl rooted in the Great Migration. Now on submission.
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Books travel in unexpected ways. Somehow A VISIT TO MOSCOW, illustrated by Yevgenia Nayberg, found its way to Forest Creek Middle School in Fort Mill, SC—quietly waiting for its next reader. A reminder of the joy of discovering books far from where they began. #SchoolLibrarian
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Wonderful news for author-illustrator Rich Lo! AFTER THE SNOWFALL and AFTER THE MOONRISE have been licensed by Danish publisher Arkimedes Forlag and will now reach readers in Korea, Turkey, and Denmark. #BookSky 
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A sneak peek at SOME DAYS, a new picture book by Miri Leshem-Pelly that supports young children as they learn to recognize big emotions and find gentle ways through them. Expressive animal characters and spare text offer comfort. Now out on sub. #KidLit
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A VISIT TO MOSCOW, illustrated by Yevgenia Nayberg, appears in Jonathan Sandler’s 2025: Graphic Memoir Year in Review—a rigorously curated roundup of graphic work engaging with history, testimony, and cultural memory: jsandlergraphicmemoir.substack.com/p/2025-graph... #GraphicMemoir #Libraries

Out on sub this week: FISHING, a middle grade wordless graphic novel by Michael Ralph. Drawing on the real practice of “fishing” in prison, it reveals how incarcerated people communicate, share, organize, express care, and stand up for one another. #GraphicNovel #MiddleGrade #KidLit #EduSky

In Memphis for the International Blues Challenge (Jan 13–17)? Stop by A. Schwab on Beale Street! Show your IBC badge to get a FREE collector’s copy of Popular Piano Course by Berl Olswanger. See his Brass Note on the Beale Street Walk of Fame: bealestreet.com/events/inter... #MemphisMusic

Going out to publishers in the new year: DIGNITY, an upper MG graphic novel set in NYC, 1948. Told through alternating POVs, it follows a Jewish boy shaped by the Holocaust and a Black girl rooted in the Great Migration—inviting empathy, dialogue, and moral courage. #GraphicNovel #MiddleGrade

A PARTY FOR FLORINE: FLORINE STETTHEIMER AND ME by Yevgenia Nayberg featured in Naomi Danis’s “Feminist Books for Young Readers,” celebrating a bold, independent artist whose creative freedom and Jazz Age style still inspire: lilith.org/articles/fem... #FeministBooks #WomenInArt #Libraries #EduSky

What happens when the world is told one story—and the truth is hidden underground? Visit the "Let My People Go" website for a compelling digital lesson created by Anat Zalmanson-Kuznetsov. Based on A VISIT TO MOSCOW, illustrated by Yevgenia Nayberg: bit.ly/4jn2Cpa 
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Big news for A WONDERFUL THING by Jeffrey Turner! Two new Olswanger Literary deals just landed: Arkimedes Forlag (Copenhagen) for the Danish edition, and the online platform Joomsy, for digital rights. This beautiful story is officially going global: app.joomsy.com #PictureBooks #FamilyReading