Hello All, By way of introduction I am the author of two Jewish picture books, The Shabbat Box and The Purim Surprise. In my grown-up life I teach journalism at Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada. I am writing with two queries, and I am hoping someone here can assist me. If you're allergic to typing e-mails, I welcome calls at my home in Toronto, 416 229 0320. I promise to call you back!
My first question is this: is there such a thing as a modern Chelm story that is more urban? I wanted to write a new kids book, set in the city, but wanted to read first what might already exist to avoid overlap and become more fluent about this genre. Any suggestions most welcome. My second question is about a concept for an adult book related to the dreidel. Does anyone know of a miscellany that explores the history, origins, controversies, midrashim and jokes about dreidels? This book would be more of a journalistic exploration but written with much humour and an appreciation for the zany. Lesley Simpson Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) =========================================================== Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
