It's been a while since I completed a jigsaw puzzle. This one shows the port of Naples. The twin peaks of Mt. Vesuvius are to the left. My husband and I were in Naples last year and rode past here!

I'll be participating in the Branford Book Festival & Author Stroll on May 9th. I'll be in front of Med Spa near the corner of Main and Harrison Streets. If you need a last-minute gift for Mother's Day, I've got a book for you! Click on the link for more info. sites.google.com/view/branfor...

I have 2 upcoming author events. On May 9th, I'll be at the Branford, CT Book Festival from 10am-3pm. Find me at the corner of Main & Harrison Street. sites.google.com/view/branfor... On May 17th, I'll be at the Stamford Children's Book Festival at UConn from 12:30p-2:30pm. Please stop by!

I have a new Substack! I say a little about my books and interview fellow picture book author Barbara Kimmel about her new book, Purim Possibilities. Just in time for Jewish American Heritage Month! Find it here: marthakidlitauthor.substack.com

I'll be signing my books, along with many other New England kidlit authors & illustrators, in Stamford on May 17. Join us!

Do you need a good #Mother'sDay gift? I will be signing my #picturebook, What Not to Give Your Mom on Mother's Day, along with my other books at the #ConnecticutBookFestivals pop-up store in the #WestbrookOutlets on Sunday afternoon, April 19. My books will also be on sale April 18.

This Saturday & Sunday - Come to the #WestbrookOutlets to find the #ConnecticutBookFestivals pop-up store. My picture books will be in the Children's section both days, and I will be there on Sunday afternoon to sign them. Look for us in Unit E117. #Booksforallages #LocalAuthors

My picture books will be on sale at this 2-day event on April 18-19 at #WestbrookOutlets. I will be there on Sunday afternoon to sign them. There will be all genres of books for sale by #ConnecticutAuthors. Please look for the #CTBookFestivals in unit E117. See you there!

I'm starting a Substack newsletter. Hopefully I will get the first post live in April or May. Each issue will include an interview with a kidlit author and some travel photos. If you are interested in subscribing (for free) let me know.

I just registered for the New England SCBWI Conference on May 15-17. Will you be going, too? Let me know and maybe we can meet up.

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

The #50PRECIOUSWORDS contest is today! My entry is called Enough. viviankirkfield.com/2026/03/02/t...

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

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

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!

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...

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...

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!

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...

So important. Thanks, libraries.

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...

That's me at Friday's Hawk Ridge Winery event. Thanks to everyone who stopped by!

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.

What are you doing on October 17? Here's where I'll be.

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!

My latest book was published in April. If you read and enjoyed it, please post a positive review on Amazon and Goodreads. Thanks!

I haven't done a jigsaw puzzle in a while. Here's one of San Francisco I just completed.

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

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...

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...

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

Coming up on July 5th. I'll be selling & signing all my picture books. Look for me there!

I have another upcoming book signing event!

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.

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...

Thank you, Pragmatic Mom, for including my book on your list of Children's Books to Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month! www.pragmaticmom.com/2025/05/21-c...

I will be at the Westville Artwalk in New Haven, CT on May 10 from 1:30-5 with my book, A Ring For a King. Here's a video of the books that will be featured. The event is a street fair with lots of entertainment and fun for everyone! www.facebook.com/reel/2179388...

I will be at the Westville Artwalk in New Haven, CT on May 10 from 1:30-5 with my book, A Ring For a King. Here's a video of the books that will be featured. The event is a street fair with lots of entertainment and fun for everyone! www.facebook.com/reel/2179388...

Happy Jewish American Heritage Month!

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Maria Marshall interviewed Yael and me for her blog, Making Nature Fun. www.mariacmarshall.com/.../the-pict.... If you have read A Ring For a King and like it, please leave a review on Goodreads and Amazon!

Thanks, Judy!

This is not a law - yet. www.snopes.com/news/2025/02...

This is not a law - yet. www.snopes.com/news/2025/02...

Passing this on from Lori Stephens. A high school Senior is conducting a short survey on authors' opinions about AI theft. It's multiple choice, less than a minute to fill out, and some participation might be very helpful to her. You can respond here:" docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...