Elijah and the Fisher Boy

Born in New York City, Nina Jaffe is an author, folklorist, and storyteller. She teaches in the graduate faculty at the Bank Street College of Education in New York. Jaffe’s writing introduces children to folklore from around the world, particularly traditional Jewish stories. Among her many honors and citations are two Sydney Taylor Awards and a Smithsonian Notable Award.

Elivia Savadier is a children’s book author and illustrator. Born in Postmasburg, South Africa, she attended the Michaelis School of Art at the University of Cape Town and the Royal Society of Arts in London, England. She has won numerous awards for her work, including the Sydney Taylor Award, for The Mysterious Visitor (1997) and for Jewish Holidays All Year Round (2003). She has also worked as a teacher in England, South Africa, and the United States.