Author: Emily Raij
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At the encouragement of my teenage daughter, I set up an Instagram account (I realize I’m late to the party on this) to help promote Just Say Welcome and encourage pre-orders. Well, she was right because just two days later, my book was ranked #1 on Amazon for new releases in Jewish children’s fiction books!…
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I saw this lovely sign on my walk this morning and had to share 😊
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Thank you to Shari Wladis at EdTech EASE for the lovely, five-star review of my book, Just Say Welcome! Educators and parents, be sure to check out the other great reviews and resources at EdTech EASE. It looks like a great site for families, teachers, and anyone interested in children’s literacy.
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The Sydney Taylor Book Award, named after the author of the All-of-a-Kind Family book series and sponsored by her daughter, Jo Taylor Marshall, is presented annually by the Association of Jewish Libraries to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience. It is the only award focusing solely on Jewish children’s…
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Just had to share this heartwarming story featured on The TODAY Show of a Texas high school principal, Jason Mutterer (lovingly known as Coach Mutt), who wrote personal notes (with a $1 bill inside) to all 443 of his graduating seniors this year. There is something special about a handwritten note and something even more…
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I try to donate blood regularly but don’t always remember. Last week, however, I had some extra time and made an appointment at the OneBlood donation center down the street from me. I just felt the urge to do some good that day, and it helped that they were offering $50 in reward gift cards…
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A couple weeks ago, I wrote about the Little Free Library (LFL) organization and how much I love being a steward for an LFL outside my synagogue. I also shared that a couple years after installing the library, I also installed a Little Free Pantry next to it. Both sharing boxes follow the same model…
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As an avid walker, I enjoy being outdoors, getting exercise with my dog, and taking notice of the nature around me. I also like to find little treasures, whether that be a lucky penny or a painted rock. In fact, one of my favorite treasure hunts is Geocaching. The Geocaching community is fun, supportive, and…
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If you haven’t heard of The Week Junior, it’s a weekly current affairs magazine for kids ages 8 to 14. The content is varied and covers national and international news, as well as sports, culture, science, nature, crafts, recipes, games, and topics that are both timely and appealing to tweens and teens. What I love…
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Between my writing for a local magazine, my children’s book about welcoming refugees, and my volunteer work through my synagogue and other organizations, I think a lot about community. That’s why when I heard about The Central Florida Pledge, I signed it immediately. The Pledge is a call to action to build a community rooted…
Emily Raij 