Showing posts with label The Secret of Priest's Grotto. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Secret of Priest's Grotto. Show all posts

Nov 24, 2009

Out and About with Authors

Sure, authors love writing, but the real fun part is meeting readers! Our authors travel all over the U.S. and in Israel to speak at book fairs, schools, and community organizations. It's a thrill to see them in their element, speaking about the inspiration for their latest book or what idea got them writing in the first place. Here are some recent author appearances:

Chris Nicola signing The Secret of Priest's Grotto at the Southwest Florida Chapter of the Explorers Club. Photo by Jim Thompson.

Jacqueline Jules (left) and Katherine Janus Kahn sign copies of The Ziz and the Hanukkah Miracle at the NAEYC Conference. Photo by Madeline Wikler.

Heidi Smith Hyde signs Mendel's Accordion for fans at Temple Sinai in Brookline, MA. Photo provided by the author.

If you're organizing an event at your school, synagogue, or JCC, consider inviting a Kar-Ben author or illustrator! Check out our brochure for more information, and you can always email publicity@karben.com to see if there's an author or illustrator in your area.

Nov 9, 2009

Commemorating Kristallnacht

Today marks the anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass. On the night of November 9, 1938, pogroms (organized anti-Jewish riots) destroyed Jewish property including synagogues, cemetaries, storefronts, and businesses. Jewish people were assaulted, arrested, and killed by raging crowds, while police stood by waiting for orders from Nazi officials. This horrific night marked the beginning of the Holocaust.

Though this is a difficult subject for children to understand, there are many resources available to teachers and parents looking to start discussions with older children. It's imperative that everyone, young and old, know about this dark time in history and work together to educate others so that we never forget.

Selected Holocaust books from Kar-Ben:
An Unbroken Chain (soon to be a movie)

Other links:
AJL's Podcast "Not Just the Facts: Illustrated Non-Fiction for Youth" (fast-forward to 34:30 to hear Chris Nicola speak about Priest's Grotto)