Martha Seif Simpson is a retired Children’s Librarian and author. Her picture books are What NOT to Give Your Mom on Mother’s Day, The Dreidel That Wouldn’t Spin: A Toyshop Tale of Hanukkah, Esther’s Gragger: A Toyshop Tale of Purim and A Ring for a King: A Tale of King Solomon. A new Hanukkah book, I Will NOT Eat Latkes!, will be published in October 2026.

She enjoys talking about her books at libraries, schools and community centers. See her website, www.Martha-Seif-Simpson.com, to arrange a visit. She posts interviews with fellow children's book writers at https://marthakidlitauthor.substack.com. You can also find her on Bluesky at @marthakidlitauthor.bsky.social and on Facebook as Martha Kidlit Author.