Re: [ha-Safran] FOLLOWUP RE: my search for good "graphic novels"

[Dina Tanners]

Did anyone recommend the Chaya Burstein book which I think is called Kids 
Cartoon Bible?  It is excellent. 

Dina Tanners
Seattle, WA

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> On Feb 7, 2018, at 4:25 AM, Amy Turim  wrote:
> 
>  
> Hello All ---  I was asked to report the responses to my original query (see 
> below), and  I received one strong recommendation:  PICTURE STORIES FROM THE 
> BIBLE; The Old Testament in full-color comic-strip form, edited by M.C. 
> Gaines.
> I did purchase it but now that I have it in hand I am troubled by the content 
> and the presentation. Originally published in 1943, the copyright was renewed 
> in 1970 and 1979. If you see it  on Amazon, many of the comments are from 
> adults who are thrilled to see the book they remember from childhood. 
> “Endorsed By Clergy Of All Faiths.”  Extremely “old school” , this really 
> does look like a bound comic-book.  While colorful and action-packed, the 
> drawings are old-fashioned and static, very different from what we see in 
> contemporary graphic novels. The Editorial Advisory Council dates back to the 
> original publication date (1943) and clearly reflects those times – among 
> other things, of the ten Advisors, none are women.
> On the other hand, this volume is inclusive and may be the only way some 
> children will learn the material. The librarian who recommended the book told 
> me that boys love it!
> So, there you have it. Not my cup of tea, but maybe that’s just me.
>  
> Amy Turim
> Librarian, Temple Emanuel
> Kensington, MD
>  
>  
>  
> From: Hasafran [mailto:hasafran-boun...@lists.osu.edu] On Behalf Of 
> amytu...@rcn.com
> Sent: Monday, January 15, 2018 10:49 AM
> Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Updating our children's biography collection
>  
> On a related topic, does anyone have recommendations for other graphic 
> “novels” along the lines of the Rabbi Harveys?  They continue to be such a 
> big hit with boys who are usually non-readers, and I’d love to be able to 
> offer something as a natural follow-up to the series. The Hereville books are 
> great for girls, but not so inviting to boys.  Suggestions?
>  
> Amy Turim
> Temple Emanuel
> Kensington, MD
>  
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[ha-Safran] AJL 2018 Conference Stipends

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Dear AJL Colleagues,



With AJL 2018 Conference registration under way, I would like to remind you 
that members are eligible for stipends to assist them with covering conference 
expenses.  Stipends are based on financial need, weighted towards applicants 
with involvement in AJL. Current membership and full conference registration 
are required.  Those registering for the student rate may also apply.  This 
year's stipends are supported by the Judy R. Cohn Conference Stipends Fund, 
EBSCO, and the Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe.



Additional information and the online application form may be found at: 
http://jewishlibraries.org/Conference_Stipends___Scholarships_.


Please note that applications must be received by March 29, 2018.


If you have any questions, please contact Lenore Bell at 
bell1...@msn.com.


Looking forward to seeing you in Boston!

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Re: [ha-Safran] Potential library speakers

[Amy Wissoker Graham]

Hi Rachel,

We have had a few cookbook authors speak and do demos at our 
synagogue (primarily through Sisterhood). Most recently we had Paula 
Shoyer, author of The Healthy Jewish Kitchen. She was very 
entertaining. We've also had Leah Koenig, author of Modern Jewish 
Cooking. Both times, we had congregants make a few of the recipes to 
serve at the event, in addition to what the authors cooked during the 
demo. Both events were very well attended.


Good luck!
Amy


Amy Wissoker Graham
Ray Doblitz Memorial Library
Congregation Ohev Shalom
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[ha-Safran] Library Program in Queens!

[WJC Librarian]

Hello Everyone:

Tomorrow, February 7, 2018, at 7:30 PM, our synagogue library will be hosting 
guest author, Paul Boorstin, to discuss his new novel, David and the Philistine 
Woman, which is a reimagining of the story of young King David and was 
positively reviewed in the Jewish Journal by Jonathan Kirsch. Please join us 
for this exciting program. Books will be for sale and a collation will follow 
the program.
Location:
Israel Center of Conservative Judaism
167-11  73rd Ave.
Flushing, NY 11366

Arlene


Arlene Ratzabi
Librarian, Israel Center of Conservative Judaism
167-11 73rd Avenue
Flushing, NY 11366

718-591-5353

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[ha-Safran] FOLLOWUP RE: my search for good "graphic novels"

[Amy Turim]

Hello All ---  I was asked to report the responses to my original query
(see below), and  I received *one* strong recommendation:  *PICTURE STORIES
FROM THE BIBLE; The Old Testament in full-color comic-strip form*, edited
by M.C. Gaines.

I did purchase it but now that I have it in hand I am troubled by the
content and the presentation. Originally published in 1943, the copyright
was renewed in 1970 and 1979. If you see it  on Amazon, many of the
comments are from adults who are thrilled to see the book they remember
from childhood. “Endorsed By Clergy Of All Faiths.”  Extremely “old school”
, this really does look like a bound comic-book.  While colorful and
action-packed, the drawings are old-fashioned and static, very different
from what we see in contemporary graphic novels. The Editorial Advisory
Council dates back to the original publication date (1943) and clearly
reflects those times – among other things, of the ten Advisors, none are
women.

On the other hand, this volume is inclusive and may be the only way some
children will learn the material. The librarian who recommended the book
told me that boys love it!

So, there you have it. Not my cup of tea, but maybe that’s just me.



Amy Turim

Librarian, Temple Emanuel

Kensington, MD







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] *On Behalf Of *amytu...@rcn.com
*Sent:* Monday, January 15, 2018 10:49 AM
*Subject:* Re: [ha-Safran] Updating our children's biography collection



On a related topic, does anyone have recommendations for other graphic
“novels” along the lines of the Rabbi Harveys?  They continue to be such a
big hit with boys who are usually non-readers, and I’d love to be able to
offer something as a natural follow-up to the series. The Hereville books
are great for girls, but not so inviting to boys.  Suggestions?



Amy Turim

Temple Emanuel

Kensington, MD
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Re: [ha-Safran] 2018 AJL Jewish Fiction Award Winners

[Lisa Silverman]

This is fabulous news and such a great start for this new and important award. 
Kudos to the committee for all their hard work in making this happen for AJL.


Lisa Silverman
Library Director, Burton Sperber Jewish Community Library
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American Jewish University -  celebrating 70 years of inspiring innovation in 
education, community life and cultural experiences.


From: Hasafran [mailto:hasafran-bounces+lisa.silverman=aju@lists.osu.edu] 
On Behalf Of Yermiyahu Ahron Taub
Sent: Tuesday, February 6, 2018 10:33 AM
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Cc: Joseph Galron-Goldschlaeger ; ajl...@umd.edu
Subject: [ha-Safran] 2018 AJL Jewish Fiction Award Winners

Dear Safranim,

The Association of Jewish Libraries Jewish Fiction Award Committee is pleased 
to announce the winners of the inaugural Jewish Fiction Award:

Award Winner: The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)

Honor Awards: Nine Folds Make a Paper Swan by Ruth Gilligan (Tin House Books) 
and A Boy in Winter by Rachel Seiffert (Pantheon Books/Knopf Doubleday 
Publishing Group)

A full press release is attached.  The Committee received over 50 works of 
fiction with significant Jewish thematic content, written in English and 
available in the United States in 2017. The Committee congratulates the winners 
and thanks all those who submitted entries for consideration. The wide array of 
books published this year is a testament to the vibrant state of contemporary 
Jewish fiction. Submissions for the 2019 AJL Fiction Award are now being 
accepted. Please see the attached submission guidelines statement for the award 
criteria and submission instructions.

Many thanks to Committee colleagues (Rachel Kamin, Clare Kinberg, and Rosalind 
Reisner) for all of their hard work and dedication and to Dan Wyman for his 
generous support of the award.

Please see this link for an article by Erika Dreifus on the award in Tablet. 
Special thanks to Erika and interviewee Rachel Kamin.

http://www.tabletmag.com/scroll/254651/mazal-tov-to-a-new-jewish-book-award


Best wishes,
Yermiyahu Ahron Taub
Chairperson, AJL Jewish Fiction Award Committee

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[ha-Safran] Day 3: Sydney Taylor Blog Tour

[Heidi Rabinowitz]

Today is Day 3 of the Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour!
February 4-8, we will have interviews with winning authors and illustrators
hosted on various blogs. Here is the full schedule at
http://jewishlibraries.org/blog/id/390, and you can find links to today's
interviews below.

*Susan Krawitz*, author of *Viva, Rose!*
Sydney Taylor Honor Book in the Older Readers Category
At The Prosen People at The Jewish Book Council


*Antonio Iturbe*, author of *The Librarian of Auschwitz*
Sydney Taylor Book Award Winner in the Teen Readers Category
At The Book of Life

*Katherine Locke*, author of *The Girl with the Red Balloon*
Sydney Taylor Honor Book in the Teen Readers Category
At

*Book Q's with Deborah Kalb
*
We are waiting for one more interview to be posted today, with the creators
of Yaffa and Fatima, Shalom, Salaam, and will mail you the link as soon as
it's published.
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