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!

I need a new server to post my author/travel newsletters. I want something that is easy to use, lets me post lots of photos, and isn't expensive. Suggestions with prices would be especially helpful. (I looked at Substack but can't find out how much they charge.) I need to do this ASAP. Help!

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...

Thanks, Nancy!

The April issue of The Simpsonian Muse is posted on my website. It includes blog posts about my new picture book, A Ring For a King, a list of books by the bloggers, and photos from Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Enjoy! www.martha-seif-simpson.com/newsletter30...

Thanks, Maria, for this terrific interview and your wonderful review of our book!

It's my Book Birthday today! Barbara Bietz posted an interview on her blog, Jewish Books for Kids. jewishbooksforkids.com/.../intervie...

12 Days until my book birthday! Pre-order here: bookshop.org/p/books/a-ri...

Happy Purim!

The March issue of the Simpsonian Muse is now on my website featuring picture book biographies of Jewish Women for Women's History Month and photos of my cruise to the Mexican Riviera. www.martha-seif-simpson.com/newsletter.htm Please read and subscribe!

34 days until my Book Birthday!

The Author's Guild now has a Human Authored certification process and seal to put on books that are not generated by AI. Here's the info. authorsguild.org/human-author...