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Children's librarian, PB author, past Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee Chair. A Ring for a King - just published from Wisdom Tales! My website: https://www.martha-seif-simpson.com/

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You can find it here: viviankirkfield.com/2026/03/02/t...

03.03.2026 20:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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THE #50PRECIOUSWORDS 2026 INTERNATIONAL WRITING CONTEST IS OPEN!!! Hurray! It’s time for the #50PreciousWords 2026 International Writing Contest! And THIS is the OFFICIAL contest post. If you are participating, please read through the guidelines and then pos…

The #50PRECIOUSWORDS contest is today! My entry is called Enough.
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03.03.2026 15:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Storybook Lady included Esther's Gragger in her list of 25 Perfect Purim Children's Books! https://storybooklady.net/childrens_books/perfect-purim-books-for-your-kids/

Storybook Lady included Esther's Gragger in her list of 25 Perfect Purim Children's Books! https://storybooklady.net/childrens_books/perfect-purim-books-for-your-kids/

Storybook Lady included Esther's Gragger in her list of 25 Perfect Purim Children's Books! storybooklady.net/childrens_bo...

03.03.2026 00:40 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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2026 Blog Tour: Sydney Taylor Book Awards The Sydney Taylor Book Award will be showcasing its 2026 gold and silver medalists with a blog tour February 9–12, 2026! Interviews with winning authors and illustrators will appear on a variety of Je...

Here's the information about the 2026 Sydney Taylor Blog Tour, happening February 9-12: jewishlibraries.org/2026-blog-to...

06.02.2026 02:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Sydney Taylor Book Award Award Overview The Sydney Taylor Book Award is presented annually to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience. Presented by the Association of Je...

The Sydney Taylor Book Awards were announced during the ALA's Youth Media Awards press conference last month. Here's the official post from the Association of Jewish Libraries website: jewishlibraries.org/sydney_taylo... Congratulations to all the winners, honors, and notables!

06.02.2026 01:21 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, and Religious Tales I mean, who doesn't love a good myth or legend?

A Ring For a King: A Tale of King Solomon was featured in Betsy Bird's School Library Journal Fuse 8 end-of-year list for 2025 Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, and Religious Tales afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/14/3...

16.12.2025 01:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Books with a Message (Social & Emotional Learning) These books have something to say to kids, and not only are they unafraid to say it, they do it in the best possible way.

A Ring For a King: A Tale of King Solomon was featured in Betsy Bird's School Library Journal Fuse 8 end-of-year list for 2025 Books with a Message (Social & Emotional Learning) afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/11/3...

16.12.2025 01:33 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Another reminder that I'll be at the Westbrook Outlets on December 20th selling my books. There will be lots of vendors, food, and family entertainment. Hope to see you there!

04.12.2025 01:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My book, A Ring For a King: A Tale of King Solomon, is listed on the Jewish Books Council's website of books for Jewish Book Month. It's here, along with other great books for kids, on page 2 when you search under Genre for Children's books: www.jewishbookcouncil.org/books/search...

28.11.2025 21:25 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

So important. Thanks, libraries.

25.11.2025 18:56 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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SCBWI bookstop page The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators provides the resources, professional networking, and community-building opportunities that support writers, illustrators, and translators throug...

Want to get a head start on holiday shopping? My book, A Ring For a King, is listed with SCBWI's Book Stop, along with many other great reads. take a look! www.scbwi.org/bookstop/boo...

25.10.2025 20:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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That's me at Friday's Hawk Ridge Winery event. Thanks to everyone who stopped by!

21.10.2025 19:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Three days until Authors Uncorked! Meet 50 Connecticut authors, shop for books and wine for the holidays. I'll be waiting for you at Table 6 in the Pavilion.

15.10.2025 00:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What are you doing on October 17? Here's where I'll be.

08.10.2025 02:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join me and other local authors on October 17 for the Hawk Ridge Winery "Authors Uncorked" event at 28 Plugins Rd, Watertown, CT. Food, wine, and BOOKS!

02.10.2025 13:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My latest book was published in April. If you read and enjoyed it, please post a positive review on Amazon and Goodreads. Thanks!

18.09.2025 18:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I haven't done a jigsaw puzzle in a while. Here's one of San Francisco I just completed.

09.09.2025 18:14 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Shoreline Jewish Festival - Jewishshoreline.org

This Sunday, August 10, I'll be selling my books at the Shoreline Jewish Festival on the Guilford Town Green from noon to 5 pm. The event is free, and there will be music, food, all types of vendors, and activities for kids. A great time for the family! www.jewishshoreline.org

09.08.2025 01:13 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Shoreline Jewish Festival - Jewishshoreline.org

I will be selling my books at the Shoreline Jewish Festival on the Guilford Town Green on Sunday August 10 from noon until 5 pm. Admission is free, and there will be lots of food, music, vendors and fun for kids. Here's the info: www.jewishshoreline.org/templates/se...

30.07.2025 23:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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22.07.2025 19:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
19th Annual Shoreline Jewish Festival -- A celebration of Jewish life! Event in Guilford, CT by Shoreline Jewish Festival and 3 others on Sunday, August 10 2025

Once again, I'll be selling my books at the Shoreline Jewish Festival in Guilford, CT. This free event will be held on Sunday, August 10 from noon to 5 pm. It's always a great time with lots of vendors, music, food, and activities for kids. Here's the info: www.facebook.com/events/12586...

18.07.2025 20:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This happens tomorrow, July 5th! I'll be selling & signing my new book, A Ring For a King, and my other picture books. Hope to see you there!

04.07.2025 19:25 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I didn't take a lot of photos at ALA this year, but Monday I just happened to walk by as Caroline Ward was snapping pix of people with Jerry Craft.

01.07.2025 22:16 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I didn't take a lot of photos at ALA this year, but Monday I just happened to walk by as Caroline Ward was snapping pix of people with Jerry Craft.

01.07.2025 22:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Now that the AJL and ALA conferences are over, I'm concentrating on my next book event. Look for me this Saturday at the Westbrook Outlets!

01.07.2025 21:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Going to ALA? see me at the IBPA booth#1547 on Saturday 4:30-5 where I'll be signing my picture book, A Ring For a King: A Tale of King Solomon!

25.06.2025 02:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Coming up on July 5th. I'll be selling & signing all my picture books. Look for me there!

21.06.2025 21:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I have another upcoming book signing event!

14.06.2025 17:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'll be busy at the ALA conference! On 6/28, I'm signing my book, A Ring For a King, at the IBPA booth #1547 from 4:30-5 pm. On 6/29, I'm speaking about the Sydney Taylor Book Awards at the Jewish book awards & their use in collection development panel from 2:30-3:30 pm.

10.06.2025 16:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's official! I will be signing my book, A Ring For a King, during the ALA conference at the
Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) booth 1547 on Saturday June 28 4:30-4:55 (while supplies last.) And here's a promo video: www.facebook.com/share/v/1CXs...

10.06.2025 00:22 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0