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Ann Diament Koffsky @artbyann.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

With the confluence of 9/11 and Rosh Hashanah, this seems like an appropriate piece to post. Wishing everyone a year of life, health and happiness. blogs.timesofisrael.com/was-the-shof...

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The Blogs: Was the shofar born in silence?

The sound of the ram's horn we blow on Rosh Hashana is not only a ringing summons but also a way to call out when words fail us

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Ann Diament Koffsky @artbyann.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I had such a fun conversation with Josh Monk and Brenna Jeanneret on You May Contribute A Verse! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a... Thank you to Josh and Brenna for having me!

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Ann Koffsky Doodles in the Margins

Podcast Episode · You May Contribute A Verse · September 8 · 1h 8m

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Ann Diament Koffsky @artbyann.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Thank you for the lovely review Esther Zeffren Schnaidman and @associationofjewishlibraries! Full review is available in their summer 2026 newsletter.

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Ann Diament Koffsky @artbyann.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I made two Rosh Hashanah pages. Which do you prefer A or B?

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Ann Diament Koffsky @artbyann.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

My new, FREE coloring page is up! Sign up to receive these in your inbox for FREE at coloringjewish.substack.com.

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Ann Diament Koffsky @artbyann.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

This is EXCELLENT. Highly recommend this conversation between Haviv and Dara horn: Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

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139: Dara Horn’s final solution to the Jewish question

Podcast Episode · Ask Haviv Anything · August 19 · 1h 12m

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Ann Diament Koffsky @artbyann.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

This is what I read over Shabbos.

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Ann Diament Koffsky @artbyann.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I feel like we need more of this Jewish joy stuff. Amiright?

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Ann Diament Koffsky @artbyann.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Today is Emma Lazarus's 177th Birthday! Happy birthday, Emma. Thank you for everything you did and wrote. You were exrtraordinary!

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Ann Diament Koffsky @artbyann.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Thrilled to announce that my new graphic novel The Story of Purim by Haman has received the Grinspoon Story Award from @pjlibrary! And it will be coming out from PJ publishing in 2027. Thank you @pjlibrary for believing in this story and making it happen! .

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Ann Diament Koffsky @artbyann.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

My newest coloring page, inspired by the classic tale of Rabbi Akiva and the fox. coloringjewish.substack.com/p/tisha-bav-...

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Ann Diament Koffsky @artbyann.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Thanks to the The Gerbera Project for sharing MY SHOFAR! And to @mychalcopeland for reading it. 🥰

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Ann Diament Koffsky @artbyann.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Celebrating Mel Brooks Reading With Your Kids We're celebrating humor and the power of picture books to bring families together. Most of our time is spent with Ann Koffsky, author of Blazing Humor: Mel Brooks Is Seriously Funny. Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

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Blazing Humor & Kind Hearts: Celebrating Mel Brooks, Kind Bunnies, and Brave Mice

Podcast Episode · Reading With Your Kids Podcast · June 28 · 55m

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Ann Diament Koffsky @artbyann.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Thanks, Hadassah Magazine! Great company to be in. Apples & Honey Press

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Ann Diament Koffsky @artbyann.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Thanks to all my friends who came to support me at my book signing at Ala! (I signed What Emma Wrote) You are really what makes the world go round. thanks to Apples & Honey Press and Ingram Publisher Services for all the logistics and making it happen. You guys are rock stars!

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Ann Diament Koffsky @artbyann.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

In Matzah Pizza news: Thanks to Susan Weidman Schneider and Jewish Book World for this wonderful review! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED it says! :) jewishbookcouncil.org/book/the-mir...

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The Miracle of Matzah Pizza: A Biblical Tall Tale

Like many other Jews during Passover, Sammy is enthusiastic about the first taste of matzah.

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Ann Diament Koffsky @artbyann.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Squeeeeeee! Kelly Clarkson likes my book and shares it! Thanks to Jason kirschner thenillustrator for making it happen.

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Ann Diament Koffsky @artbyann.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

My book blazing humor will be on Kelly Clarkson today!

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Ann Diament Koffsky @artbyann.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Noah’s swimathon is getting his 15 minutes of fame! youtu.be/dls-BcZUHLk The Gerbera Project Apples & Honey Press

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Rabbi Story Hour, Episode 10: Noah's Swim-a-thon by Ann Koffsky

YouTube video by The Gerbera Project

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Ann Diament Koffsky @artbyann.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Family time can look different at different times of day…I enjoyed illustrating this family go through varied emotions and for my book, The Fairy Godbubbies Shabbat. Which one reminds you most of your family? Why?

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Ann Diament Koffsky @artbyann.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Here’s the final piece framed! Amazing how a good frame can really elevate a piece. (And here are some process pics too.)

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Ann Diament Koffsky @artbyann.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

In 2025, the NY times incited Mel Brooks to create a personality quiz. In 2026 I invited jewish Kidlit authors to take that quiz! Here’s Rachelle Burks answers.

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Ann Diament Koffsky @artbyann.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Stopped by my local library to pick up my reserves and got this nice surprise…

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Ann Diament Koffsky @artbyann.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Mazel tov! It’s a boy! And I’m a granny. His name is Aiden.

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Ann Diament Koffsky @artbyann.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

wwww! At the PJ Library International Conference in Springfield, MA. Winnie Grinspoon showed a video of her 5-month-old grandson loving my book My Matzah. Thanks to @terrykaye at the @jewishgrandparentsnetwork for sharing it with me! Made my day. . . . @pjlibrary @pjlibrary.org

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Ann Diament Koffsky @artbyann.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Working on the art for the next Kayla and kugel book. That’s my house in the back left… but I wish my garden looked that good! #aspirations

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Deborah Kalb @deborahkalb.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Q&A with Ann Diament Koffsky about her new children's picture books, WHAT EMMA WROTE and BLAZING HUMOR. tinyurl.com/yrztzv8x @artbyann.bsky.social

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Ann Diament Koffsky @artbyann.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

With my new book out, folks have been asking me: what Mel Brooks content can I show my kids? So I made a list! You can access it from my website over here: annkoffsky.com/books/8220-2/

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Ann Diament Koffsky @artbyann.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Please vote: which sheep works best?

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Ann Diament Koffsky @artbyann.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

In 2025, Mel Brooks devised a personality quiz for the nytimes. Celebrities like Maya Rudolph, Steve Carell have taken it. I thought: why not me too? And why not some of my awesome author friends, too? And thus: a new, ongoing series of KIDLIT AUTHORS take the MEL BROOKS QUESTIONNAIRE!

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Ann Diament Koffsky @artbyann.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Wishing everyone a happy the rest-of-Pesach!

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Sarah Mango ✡️ 🪷 #KHive🎗️#JewSky #🟦 @sarahmango23.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

James is studying up for his first Seder! Thanks @pjlibrary.org for this month’s book, My Matzah by @artbyann.bsky.social

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Ann Diament Koffsky @artbyann.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

First time one of my books has ever received a starred review. #achievement unlocked!

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