Barbara Kimmel is an award-winning children’s book author and playwright who creates playful, interactive stories that entertain, engage, and inspire young readers.

Her debut board book, Hanukkah Hippity-Hop (Kar-Ben Publishing), was named a "Best Jewish Holiday Children's Book of 2024" by the Association of Jewish Libraries. Her next book, Purim Possibilities (PJ Publishing), received the 2026 Grinspoon Jewish Story Award and is a PJ Library selection. Barbara's stories have also appeared in children’s magazines, including Highlights and High Five.

She earned her B.A. from Brown University, where she made history as the first female mascot, "The Brown Bear." Barbara and her husband live in Atlanta, Georgia, and are proud parents of three grown children.

Barbara is represented by Eve Adler at Red Fox Literary. To learn more about Barbara and her work, visit www.barbarakimmelwrites.com.