How to Get Your Modern Jewish Protagonist Into the Mainstream (In a Fun Way): A Terri Libenson Interview

Living with an actual child has had many hitherto unforeseen advantages. Now that my eldest is eight, I get a glimpse into book series that I might have missed otherwise. One of these is Terri Libenson’s Emmie & Friends books. Less well-known than Raina Telgemeier or Shannon Hale’s series, the Emmie books nonetheless have a keen p.o.v. and a penchant for killer twist endings that serve to charm. I’m a big fan, so when I was offered the chance to interview Ms. Libenson about the latest book i...