Liza Wiemer

Jan 16, 2025 | jewishchronicle.org | Liza Wiemer

Thursday January 16, 2025 | 16 Tevet 5785 Liza Wiemer | January 16, 2025 | 16 Tevet 5785 | 16 Tevet 5785 “The Greatest,” by Veera Hiranandani, Illustrated by Vesper Stamper and published by Random House Studio Spectacular! This gorgeously written and illustrated picture book by the Newbery Honor Award-winning author, Veera Hiranandani, may very well bring tears to your eyes. It shares the special relationship between a grandpa, who sees himself as ordinary, and his grandchildren, who see him...

Nov 20, 2024 | jewishchronicle.org | Liza Wiemer

“Ping-Pong Shabbat: The True Story of Champion Estee Ackerman,” by Ann Diamont Koffsky, illustrated by Abigail Rajunov, published by Little Bee Books This spectacular picture book will inspire students to hold onto their values. Estee Ackerman loves being Jewish, loves the holy day of Shabbat, and loves ping-pong. When she makes it into the final round of a national ping-pong competition, which is scheduled on Saturday, she is faced with a difficult decision.

Aug 28, 2024 | jewishchronicle.org | Liza Wiemer

On April 2, 2024, Mequon resident, Deborah Lakritz, finally saw her debut middle novel, “Things That Shimmer,” come into the world. The journey from idea to publication took 25 years. Lakritz said the idea came to her early on in her writing journey and was based on  elements of her childhood. Raising five children took priority, however, and so she often had to set it aside. Still, the idea never left her, and she worked on various drafts throughout the years.

Jun 18, 2024 | jewishchronicle.org | Ruth Behar |Nancy Paulsen Books |Liza Wiemer

“The Schlemiel Kids Save the Moon,”by Audrey Barbakoff, illustrated by Rotem Teplow, published by The Collective Book Studio. Author Audrey Barbakoff took the spirit of old Yiddish stories of Chelm, which were filled with silly people who thought they were the wisest in the world, and created a modern tale where the smartest people are the children. Young readers will find humor in the ridiculous adults’ belief that the reflection of the moon in the lake is actually the moon.

Apr 17, 2024 | jewishchronicle.org | Liza Wiemer

“Afikomen,” story by Tziporah Cohen, Illustrated by Yaara Eshet, published by Groundwood Books. In this stunning wordless picture book, “readers” will follow three children who travel back in time from their Passover seder to ancient Egypt. It follows what happened to baby Moses and how he was saved from the Nile River. There is a touching author’s note, reflecting on how we must see ourselves as if we were once slaves in Egypt, not just our ancestors.