The Association of Jewish Libraries is gearing up for their annual convention. This year the big event will be held in Seattle – July 4 – 7. Among many other exciting sessions will be the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee…
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Sydney Taylor Book Awards
At the Association of Jewish Libraries Convention in Chicago, the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee presented Adventures in Book Reviewing which included recommended books, “hot and not” selections, and previews of new books for the coming year. The audience was…
Planet Esme’s Reading Room
While visiting Chicago during the Association of Jewish Libraries Convention, a group of us journeyed to the magical land of Planet Esme. Esme Codell is an author and readiologist. The gingerbread building that houses Planet Esme welcomes visitors with Hansel…
Author’s Panel – The Stories Behind the Stories
I am still basking in the glow of the wonderful Association of Jewish Libraries Convention. It was held in beautiful Chicago and the organizers did an incredible job. I had a chance to meet up with the other members of…
THANK YOU, CHICAGO!
I have just returned from a most inspiring Association of Jewish Libraries Convention in beautiful Chicago. The Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee honored our winning authors and illustrators, and I was able to attend some amazing sessions about children’s books,…
LIBRARIANS’ CONVENTION LUNCHEON FEATURES ILLINOIS AUTHORS
LIBRARIANS’ CONVENTION LUNCHEON FEATURES ILLINOIS AUTHORS Association of Jewish Libraries Serves Up Authors at Sheraton Chicago on July 7(Chicago – May 20, 2009) Teachers, librarians, educators and booklovers are invited to attend a gala Jewish Author Luncheon on Tuesday, July…
Congratulations Lisa Silverman – Librarians Rock!
Last night Lisa Silverman was honored with the Dorothy Schroeder Award by the Association of Jewish Libraries of Southern California. Lisa is the director of the Sinai Temple Blumenthal Library. She is also the Children’s Editor for Jewish Book World…
Exploring the Holocaust Through Children’s Literature
The Western Regional Jewish Literature for Children Conference is coming up on February 1, 2009. Here is the announcement for this terrific day: The Association of Jewish Libraries, Association of Jewish Libraries of Southern California, Simon Wiesenthal Center Museum of…
Association of Jewish Libraries Launches Podcast
My friend Heidi Estrin shared the exciting news about the new AJL podcast. There are some really terrific programs available. Please check it out! Here is the original press release with all the info you need: Author talks, lectures on…
Jewish Literature for Children – Western Regional Conference
Yesterday I attended the Jewish Literature for Children Western Regional Conference. This fabulous annual event was held at Sinai Temple is Los Angeles. In attendance were authors, teachers, librarians, and more. The theme of this year’s conference was “Focus on…