WELCOME TO MY HANUKKAH HEROES 2025 AUTHOR PANEL! In this video, I'm speaking with five wonderful Jewish storytellers, authors and illustrators, who've brought some of the sweetest and most meaningful Festival of Lights books to life. Their stories brighten the season for young readers from preschool through middle school. I invite you to join in the Hanukkah reading celebration, as we peek into these five amazing authors creative journeys.Henry Herz: https://www.henryherz.com/Dara Henry: https://www.darahenry.com/Janie Emaus: https://www.janieemaus.com/Dr. Kerry M. Olitzky: https://kerryolitzky.com/homeMartha Simpson: https://www.martha-seif-simpson.com/Now's your chance to click play and spend some time learning, smiling and celebrating Hanukkah! Thanks for tuning into my channel. Please support my literacy journey by liking and subscribing! E Train Talks, Inc.Where Every Child's Journey Begins with a Book. E Train Talks, Inc., is a 501©(3) nonprofit founded and led by Ethan (known as E Train), at 11-years-old. Now, 4 years later, at 15, Ethan is an award-winning literacy advocate, book reviewer, kindness ambassador and Giving Tuesday teen leader. E Train is committed to celebrating early literacy and inspiring a lifelong love of reading in children of all ages. Through engaging interviews with children's authors, book reviews, school visits, and literacy-focused events, E Train sparks curiosity and encourages children to discover the magic of reading. By championing diverse voices and stories, E Train not only supports language development and comprehension skills but also helps children build empathy, confidence, and a strong educational foundation.