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YouTube video of interview: Jacob and the Mandolin Adventure

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I’m pleased to share the YouTube interview that Ellin Bessner did with me and Dave Fleishman about Jacob and the Mandolin Adventure. It was a delight to discuss how I researched and wrote this historical novel as well as the “back story” about Morris Saxe. Here’s the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nqm8Dpz7q8E

I hope you’ll enjoy watching this video. Please tell friends and colleagues who might be interested.

AJL Authors Showcase

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On Tues. Nov.17, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. ET, the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) will be having an Authors Showcase in celebration of Jewish Book Month. This is part of the “AJL Presents” series of virtual events that are open to members AND to the general public.  I’m pleased to participate in this event to talk about my new historical novel, Jacob and the Mandolin Adventure. https://secondstorypress.ca/kids/jacob-and-the-mandolin-adventure?rq=jacob%20and%20the%20mandolin%20adventure
Register for this FREE event at https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZYtdu6urjMqHtdKE…
After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Enjoy this preview of new books!

A Cage Without Bars: Publication and Launch

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I’m thrilled to announce the publication of my latest historical novel for young people–A Cage Without Bars (Second Story Press)!
Here are some details about the launch:
 
Date: Mon. Oct. 29/18
Time: 7.30 p.m.
Place: Holy Blossom Temple, 1950 Bathurst Street, Toronto
 
The launch will include dramatic readings, Judaeo-Spanish music presented by Judith Cohen, and refreshments. Free and open to the public. Accessible building.
 
A brief synopsis: A Cage Without Bars follows the adventures of Joseph, a twelve-year-old Jewish boy, who becomes a slave in 1493 after the expulsion of the Jews from Spain. How he deals with his horrendous circumstances and manages to survive is the subject of this novel.
 
Praise for A Cage Without Bars:
 
“The well-developed characters feel very real. Although the book is explicit about the suffering these children and others endured, the excellent writing makes the book accessible to children…” – Jewish Book Council
 
“An important educational…take on this little-known historical tragedy.” – Kirkus