Joy Nelkin Wieder to publish two children’s books

Two children’s books by Joy Nelkin Wieder, BFA ’82, will be published in fall 2025. Written by Wieder and illustrated by Aura Lewis, “Hanukkah 1-2-3!” teaches counting in the context of the Jewish holiday. “The Mouse Who Loved Latkes,” written and illustrated by Wieder, follows C.J. Mouse as he overcomes his fear of the Katz family while celebrating Hanukkah traditions. Abrams Appleseed will release “Hanukkah 1-2-3!” in September 2025, and the following month, KAR-BEN Publishing will release “The Mouse Who Loved Latkes.”