Tag Archive: children’s literature

Janet Ruth Heller Reads Poetry about Families and Discusses Her Book The Passover Surprise at the Writing the Midwest Conference on June 2, 2016

Author: May 14, 2016

On Thursday, June 2, 2016, Janet Heller will be reading her poetry about families, discussing her children’s book The Passover Surprise (Fictive Press, 2015), and autographing her books at Writing the Midwest, the annual conference of the Society for the…
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Autographing, Books, Conference Presentations, Fiction, Janet's Speaking Events, Jewish Families, Jewish Traditions, Literature, Multicultural Literature, Poetry, Poetry Reading

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Review of Janet Ruth Heller’s book The Passover Surprise by Melissa Sweeney in Baltimore’s Child

Author: April 15, 2016

  Dear Friends, The review below of my chapter book for middle-grade children, The Passover Surprise, appeared in Baltimore’s Child on April 11, 2016.  Best wishes for the spring!  Janet “The Passover Surprise” Passover is just around the corner and author…
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Book Review, Books, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Jewish Families, Jewish Traditions, Literature, Reviews, Sibling Rivalry

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Review of The Passover Surprise in San Diego Jewish World

Author: March 23, 2016

Dear Friends, Editor Donald H. Harrison recently reviewed my chapter book for children ages 7-12, The Passover Surprise, in the San Diego Jewish World.  His review is below.  Best wishes!  Janet The Passover Surprise Is Brief Yet Topic Rich The Passover Surprise…
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Book Review, Emotional Development, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Jewish Families, Jewish Traditions, Literature, Multicultural Literature, Parenting, Psychological Issues, Reviews, World War II

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