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Children's librarian, PB author, past Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee Chair. A Ring for a King - just published from Wisdom Tales! My website: https://www.martha-seif-simpson.com/

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Books make great holiday gifts! Meet 100 local authors and browse books next Saturday at the Book Blast. Look for me at Table 69.

09.11.2025 05:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Another upcoming author event! Join me and 99 other CT authors at the University of Bridgeport on November 15. With all the books, you'll definitely find great choices for holiday presents, and for yourself, too!

27.10.2025 23:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SCBWI bookstop page The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators provides the resources, professional networking, and community-building opportunities that support writers, illustrators, and translators throug...

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...

25.10.2025 20:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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That's me at Friday's Hawk Ridge Winery event. Thanks to everyone who stopped by!

21.10.2025 19:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

15.10.2025 00:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What are you doing on October 17? Here's where I'll be.

08.10.2025 02:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

02.10.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My latest book was published in April. If you read and enjoyed it, please post a positive review on Amazon and Goodreads. Thanks!

18.09.2025 18:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I haven't done a jigsaw puzzle in a while. Here's one of San Francisco I just completed.

09.09.2025 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Shoreline Jewish Festival - Jewishshoreline.org

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

09.08.2025 01:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Shoreline Jewish Festival - 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...

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19th Annual Shoreline Jewish Festival -- A celebration of Jewish life! Event in Guilford, CT by Shoreline Jewish Festival and 3 others on Sunday, August 10 2025

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...

18.07.2025 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

04.07.2025 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

01.07.2025 22:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

01.07.2025 22:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

01.07.2025 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

25.06.2025 02:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coming up on July 5th. I'll be selling & signing all my picture books. Look for me there!

21.06.2025 21:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I have another upcoming book signing event!

14.06.2025 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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.

10.06.2025 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

10.06.2025 00:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
22 Children's Books to Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month - Pragmatic Mom 22 Children's Books to Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month. This list was created by my friend Jany for May's celebration.

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...

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Westville Artwalk, May 10, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 40 local Authors, and over 50 artisans. | Connecticut Book Festivals Westville Artwalk, May 10, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 40 local Authors, and over 50 artisans..

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...

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Westville Artwalk, May 10, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 40 local Authors, and over 50 artisans. | Connecticut Book Festivals Westville Artwalk, May 10, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 40 local Authors, and over 50 artisans..

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...

06.05.2025 21:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Jewish American Heritage Month!

03.05.2025 01:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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!

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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!

14.04.2025 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks, Judy!

08.04.2025 22:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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

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