Children's Book Author
December 24, 2022
Kirkus reviews The Royal Recipe
"Baking, celebrating, storytelling: The high points of the Purim holiday are here in this amusing series addition."
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December 2022
School Library Journal reviews The Royal Recipe
"...the unique theme of Purim will enhance multicultural literature collections of early reader chapter books and should be considered as a worthwhile purchase."
December 15, 2022
Jewish Journal highlights A Donut in Time: Eight new Hanukkah books to brighten the holiday
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December 8, 2022
Sydney Taylor Schmooze reviews A Donut in Time
"This is an entertaining tale, and readers will enjoy reading to see how the Maccabee story can have modern day connections."
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November 30, 2022
Jewish Book Council reviews A Donut in Time
"A fun, delicious romp through the past and the present, A Donut in Time is a charming read, instilling in a sweet holiday tale the message that some challenges are worth pursuing."
November 19, 2022
Elana interviewed by Deborah Kalb Books about A Donut in Time
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November 2022
A Story Prefaced by Hadassah (Elana featured in Hadassah magazine)
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October 31, 2022
Jewish Books for Kids interview about A Donut in Time
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October 24, 2022
Donut in Time featured on SLJ's article: 6 Hanukkah Books for Young Readers
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September 1, 2022
School Library Journal Reviews A Donut in Time
"A sweet story celebrating Jewish culture and sprinkled with a little bit of magic."
September 20, 2021
Jewish Book Council Reviews Starlight Soup
"An amusing middle grade chapter book with likeable characters and an accessible format, Starlight Soup delivers a clear message about friendship, trust, Jewish tradition, and sensitivity to those who share one’s world. In short, Starlight Soup sparkles."
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September 9, 2021
Sydney Taylor Shmooze Reviews Starlight Soup
"A girl with a super-sniffer nose, her loving Jewish family who own a restaurant, and her friend whose family own a rival restaurant -- this magical Sukkot tale is pure delight!"
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September 1, 2021
Elana Featured in Baltimore Jewish Times
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August 31, 2021
Jewish Telegraph Agency Reviews Starlight Soup
"Just in time for Sukkot, Saralee Siegel is back in a chapter-book series about the endearing, spunky school-age girl whose magical sense of smell saves the day."
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August 29, 2021
The Conscious Kid Highlights Apple Cake as Part of Rosh Hashanah Book Collection
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June 16, 2021
"A touch of creative magic tempered by love and kindness. Welcome back, Saralee."
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April 27, 2021
Elana on PJ Library Panel-Breaking Through to the Other Side: Becoming a Published Author
February 10, 2021
Starlight Soup Receives PJ Library Award
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February 7, 2020
Apple Cake Named National Jewish Book Award Finalist
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January 14, 2020
"Fast paced, easy to read, over-the-top, and tasty."
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October 2, 2019
Jewish Journal Review of Once Upon an Apple Cake
"This funny and well-plotted story with delightful characters and amusing line-drawn illustrations is a perfect holiday tale for early chapter book readers."
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September 17, 2019
Jewish Book Council Reviews Once Upon an Apple Cake
"The busy Siegels each have a consistent and well-drawn personality, as well as having some silly traits, and showing a grandmother with dementia. They share joy, laughter, and love, along with an appreciation of Jewish foods and holiday celebrations all around the dining table."
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September 4, 2019
Jewish Telegraph Agency Highlights Once Upon an Apple Cake
June 12, 2019
Kirkus Reviews Once Upon an Apple Cake
"A bit of magic and a happy ending make for a sweet New Year story. Delightful."
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