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News Michael Chabon in White House Poetry Jam Posted by Naomi Firestone-TeeterMichael Chabon is one lucky guy. Last night he was invited to participate in the White House’s first Poetry Jam, along with Joshua… Naomi Firestone-Teeter May 13, 2009
News Isaac Rosenfeld is Back Posted by Naomi Firestone-TeeterHis story is, I mean. With a new book out from Yale University Press on his his life, Rosenfeld’s Lives: Fame, Oblivion, and… Naomi Firestone-Teeter May 8, 2009
News Sex and Judaism Posted by Naomi Firestone-TeeterJust read about an interesting new title coming out in June from Danya Ruttenberg (Surprised By God): The Passionate Torah: Sex and… Naomi Firestone-Teeter May 7, 2009
News The 21st Annual Canadian Jewish Book Awards Posted by Naomi Firestone-TeeterCheck out the 2009 Winners of the Canadian Jewish Book Awards:BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIRThe Canadian Jewish News AwardPeter C.… JBC Staff May 6, 2009
News Mark Mazower wins a 2008 LA Times Book Prize Posted by Naomi Firestone-TeeterThe LA Times Book Blog, Jacket Copy, announces the winners of the 2008 LA Times Book Prizes, which includes Mark Mazower’s… JBC Staff April 27, 2009
News Orange Prize Shortlist Announced Posted by Naomi Firestone-TeeterCongratulations to 2008 – 2009 NETWORK author Ellen Feldman on making the 2009 Orange Prize shortlist for her title Scottsboro.The… JBC Staff April 21, 2009