CHAPTER BOOKS
Golda & Ezra
School and Library Journal: “Gr 1-3–Golda Gene Fisher—GG for short—lives with her stepbrother Ezra and their parents: Ima, their multilingual mom, and Aba, their band-teacher dad. Together, GG and Ezra take on various community-focused projects, from cooking dinner for the senior center to organizing a beach cleanup after noticing litter. They step in for a performance when the real actors fall ill and find a way to cheer up Ezra after he’s embarrassed by an injury. The large font and well-spaced text make for an easy, engaging read without sacrificing character. Bright, colorful illustrations dominate most pages, making this a great choice for readers transitioning to chapter books. Jewish themes are subtly woven throughout, with a glossary of terms and discussion questions included at the end of each title. VERDICT A heartwarming, community-focused read that’s perfect for young chapter book readers and offers a gentle introduction to Jewish culture.”
YOUTH PLAYS
Children of Hooverville
About the Play
Drama. 45-55 minutes. 10 females, 3 males (with opportunity to add up to 7 additional non-speaking roles; 13-20 performers possible). Suitable for middle school and older.
Premiered at M.S. 51 (Brooklyn, NY).
Synopsis
After 13-year-old Elsie Davis loses her family farm to the bank and her brother to the dust storms, she joins family and friends on a forced journey along Route 66 in search of a better life in California. Together they must survive unimaginable hardships and overcome theft, illness and unsympathetic authorities. But when at last they arrive in the Golden State, it may not be the promised land they had hoped for…
Published by YOUTHPlays, contact publisher for rights to perform.
COMICS
Check out my short comic WIMBLY in the comic anthology LET’S GO! An anthology for all ages. Currently funded from kickstarter. Get your copy and other bonus material from y fellow creators here.
This exciting collection brings together 28 never-before-published, creator-owned short comics for middle-grade readers (approximately 7-12 years).
A group of mice defending their turtle-village from cats. Some inquisitive kids encounter sharks reading books in a library. A girl escapes arguing parents with the help of a friendly dragon. These are just a few of the stories you’ll discover within its pages!
This anthology embodies the spirit of a famous quote by travel writer Tim Cahill:
“A journey is best measured in friends rather than miles.”