Category Archives: kidlit

Random thoughts on waiting for reviews

Posted on March 3, 2013 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

They do not sell thicker skins at Target; I’ve looked. They don’t sell them at the indie shops downtown. Thicker skins don’t grow from seeds like corn and Swiss chard. You can’t paste them on with Elmer’s or Mod Podge. My … Continue reading →

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Interview with Alexi Natchev

Posted on February 11, 2013 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

Welcome to my virtual living room. Today’s guest, Alexi Natchev, doesn’t spend a whole lot of time sitting on couches, virtual or otherwise. For the past few weeks, the Bulgarian-born artist and professor has spent his waking hours preparing for a solo … Continue reading →

Posted in art, artist interview, author interview, illustration, judaism, kidlit | 4 Comments

A thank-you note

Posted on January 23, 2013 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

Thank you to the Jewish Book Council for naming The Schmutzy Family (with super-groovy illustrator Paul Meisel) as a finalist in the National Jewish Book Awards for illustrated children’s books. I keep going back to the web site and checking to see … Continue reading →

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How the Raccoon Got His Mask

Posted on November 19, 2012 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

This was my favorite class assignment from fifth grade. I finally found it this week, along with a note from my friend Beth professing her love for Harrison Ford. Note the 70s stove and lamp!

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Fame and everything that goes with it

Posted on November 9, 2012 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

I upped my threshold for speaking in front of crowds today at the JCC of Northern Virginia, where they were celebrating Jewish Book Month. I had a great time at the preschool’s Share-a-Shabbat program.  We played a game and I … Continue reading →

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