Heidi Rabinowitz

The Book of Life: Jewish Kidlit (Mostly)

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The Book of Life is an interview-format podcast about Jewish kidlit, mostly, with occasional coverage of Jewish YA/adult books, music, film and web, established in December 2005.Host: Heidi RabinowitzSponsors: Feldman Children's Library at Congregation B'nai Israel of Boca Raton, Florida & the Association of Jewish Libraries

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Heidi Rabinowitz

Episodes

Another Me 03.02.2017 22:45

The Book of Life's Canadian Correspondent Anne Dublin interviews author Eva Wiseman about her historical/paranormal romance, Another Me. www.bookoflifepodcast.com

Everybody Says Shalom 27.01.2017 14:39

A talk given by Leslie Kimmelman, author of the picture book Everybody Says Shalom, at the 2016 AJL conference. bookoflifepodcast.com

The Inquisitor's Tale 18.01.2017 23:21

An interview with Adam Gidwitz, Sydney Taylor Book Award winning author of The Inquisitor's Tale: Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog. www.bookoflifepodcast.com

The 2017 Sydney Taylor Book Awards 13.01.2017 11:56

An interview with Ellen Tillman, chair of the Sydney Taylor Book Award committee, which chooses the best Jewish books for children and teens each year.

Adam & Thomas 08.01.2017 17:09

Adam & Thomas by Aharon Appelfeld won the 2016 Sydney Taylor Book Award. We hear about meeting Aharon, and translator Jeffrey Green speaks about the book. bookoflifepodcast.com

The Sunset Gang 19.12.2016 15:49

Author Warren Adler talks about his short story collection, The Sunset Gang. www.bookoflifepodc ast.com

Dreidels on the Brain 05.12.2016 28:23

An interview with storyteller Joel Ben Izzy, author of Dreidels on the Brain. www.bookoflifepodcast.com

Ketzel, the Cat Who Composed 21.11.2016 17:54

An interview with Leslea Newman, author of award-winning picture book Ketzel, the Cat Who Composed, and the poetry book I Carry My Mother. bookoflifepodcast. com

I Dissent 09.11.2016 20:36

An interview with Debbie Levy, author of the picture book biography I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark. www.bookoflifepodcast.com

Once in a Lifetime 31.10.2016 9:27

Interview with Ahmed Drame, star and co-writer of the French film Once in a Lifetime (Les Heritiers). www.bookoflifepodcast.com

Fascinating 21.10.2016 26:39

An interview with Rich Michelson, biographer and friend of Jewish actor Leonard "Mr. Spock" Nimoy. www.bookoflifepodcast.com

The Golem 05.10.2016 20:24

An interview with Eddie Estrin about his spoken word album, The Golem. bookoflifepodcast.com

Shmelf the Hanukkah Elf 22.09.2016 28:43

A critique of the picture book Shmelf the Hanukkah Elf by Greg Wolfe, with Rachel Kamin and Kathy Bloomfield.

The Hired Girl 31.08.2016 16:53

Laura Amy Schlitz, award winning author of The Hired Girl, speaking at the Association of Jewish Libraries conference where she accepted the Sydney Taylor Book Award. www.bookoflifepodcast.com

Biblical Wives 27.07.2016 15:54

An interview with TK Thorne, author of Biblical novels Noah's Wife and Angels at the Gate. www.bookoflifepodcast.com

Vox Tablet and Other Podcasts 01.07.2016 20:37

A conversation with Sara Ivry, host of the Jewish podcast Vox Tablet from Tablet Magazine. Be sure to check the show notes for links to all the podcasts discussed. www.bookoflifepodcast.com

The Safest Lie 31.05.2016 28:14

An interview with Angela Cerrito, author of The Safest Lie, a Holocaust novel inspired by the work of Irena Sendler. www.bookoflifepodcast.com

Viva Rose! 06.05.2016 18:52

An interview with Susan Krawitz, author of Viva Rose! bookoflifepodcast.com

More Than Enough 07.04.2016 40:13

Interview with April Halprin Wayland about her Passover picture book, More Than Enough.

The Yiddish Fish 03.03.2016 10:10

Interview with Santiago Cohen about his quirky picture book, The Yiddish Fish. bookoflifepodcast.com

Hare and Tortoise Race Across Israel 27.01.2016 15:47

An interview with author Laura Gehl about her picture book, Hare and Tortoise Race Across Israel. www.bookoflifepodcast.com

My Grandfather's Coat 04.01.2016 41:22

A group interview with the author, illustrator, and editor of the picture book, My Grandfather's Coat, with a bonus track!

Enough with the Holocaust Books for Children 01.12.2015 1:03:19

A virtual panel discussion about the abundance of Holocaust titles for kids, and alternative reading suggestions. www.bookoflifepodcast.com

Pick a Card, Any Card 16.11.2015 13:46

How to join the 2015 #Readukkah Jewish Reading Challenge, and an interview with Rabbi Goldie Milgrim about Mitzvah Cards and more. bookoflifepodcast.com

Pick a Card, Any Card 16.11.2015 13:46

How to join the 2015 #Readukkah Jewish Reading Challenge, and an interview with Rabbi Goldie Milgrim about Mitzvah Cards and more. bookoflifepodcast.com