Blazing Humor
Mel Brooks Is Seriously Funny!
Some people think jokes are silly, but not Mel Brooks. For Mel, humor is serious. And Mel is seriously funny!
This picture book biography of the legendary comedian and filmmaker shares his humor with a new generation—and shows kids how Mel used his jokes as a weapon to fight everyone from childhood bullies to racists and dictators.
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978-1-951365-34-9
On pre-order until 04/07/2026
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$19.99 |
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 5 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Picture Books, Social Studies |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Narrative Nonfiction, Biography |
| Copyright | 2026 |
| Publisher | Intergalactic Afikoman |
| Imprint | Intergalactic Afikoman |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 40 |
| Publication Date | 2026-04-07 |
Author: Ann Koffsky
Ann Koffsky is the author and illustrator of more than thirty Jewish books for children. She lives in West Hempstead, New York. You can see more of her work at www.annkoffsky.com.
Illustrator: Jason Kirschner
By day, Jason Kirschner is an Emmy-nominated set designer for television, with credits that include The Kelly Clarkson Show, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The View, The Meredith Vieira Show, and an amazing fourteen-year stint at The Late Show with David Letterman. By night, Jason is an author and illustrator of children’s books, including his debut picture book, Mr. Particular: The World’s Choosiest Champion.