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Announcing the 2021 shortlist for The Joan Betty Stuchner — Oy Vey— Funniest Children Book award

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Lee Edward Fodi

It’s April 1, but this is no joke! The Joan Betty Stuchner — Oy Vey! — Funniest Children’s Book Award committee has a very serious announcement to make: our jury has finally stopped laughing long enough to tell us which … Continue reading →

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Oy Vey! Announcing the short list for the funniest children’s book award!

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Lee Edward Fodi

The Joan Betty Stuchner—Oy Vey!—Funniest Children’s Book Award committee has finally stopped laughing long enough to release this hilarious news: they have a shortlist! The received 60 very funny books, which kept the jury the most “buckled over with guffaws, … Continue reading →

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Oy Vey! Deadline approaching for funniest book award

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Lee Edward Fodi

The deadline for entries for the second bi-annual Joan Betty Stuchner — Oy Vey! — Funniest Children’ sBook Award is October 24, 2018 (AKA International BolognaDay). There are TWO prizes now! Please see below for details . . . Joan … Continue reading →

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Graphic novel about the rescue of Jewish children wins award

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Lee Edward Fodi

Kathryn Shoemaker and Irene N. Watts have won a second award for their graphic novel Seeking Refuge, published by Tradewind Books. The book has won in the category of “Children & Youth” for the Jonathan & Heather Berkowitz Prize. ​Seeking Refuge … Continue reading →

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