Smadar Shir has published over 400 books in the past three decades. Many of her stories are included in Israeli kindergarten and elementary school anthologies. Along with her personal work in writing, Smadar Shir works as a senior journalist in Yediot Ahronot. In 2011, Miriam’s Song became a bestseller in Israel, selling over 20,000 copies. In 2018, Miriam Peretz was awarded the notable Israel Prize.