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THE PASSOVER SURPRISE, A Middle-Grade Chapter Book

Author: March 29, 2015

THE PASSOVER SURPRISE, A Middle-Grade Chapter Book by Janet Ruth Heller, illustrated by Ronald Kauffman Lisa and her little brother Jon enjoy collecting stamps.  But when their father holds a contest to decide which child will get a new large…
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Books, Bullying, Discrimination, Historical Fiction, Jewish Families, Jewish Traditions, Literature, Parenting, Sibling Rivalry, World War II

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Janet Ruth Heller Speaks about Dramatic Monologues at the College English Association Conference in Indianapolis on Thursday, March 26, 2015

Author: March 21, 2015

Janet Ruth Heller speaks about “Dramatic Monologues in Contemporary Jewish Poetry” on a panel at the College English Association Conference in Indianapolis on Thursday, March 26, 2015, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, 1 South…
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Janet's Speaking Events, Literature, Poetry Reading

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A Review of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood

Author: February 23, 2015

One of public television’s (PBS) excellent programs for preschool children is Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.  This show replaced Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood in 2012.  Unlike the original program, which had real people and children, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood is in animated cartoon format. …
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Children's Programs, Emotional Development, Mass Media, Parenting, Psychological Issues, Reviews, Sibling Rivalry, Television Programs

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