I've been a member of AJL for several years. Along the way I've chaired an AJL committee that helped bring Jewish children's books back into print, authored a Sydney Taylor Honor Book (Shlemiel Crooks), and coordinated the Jewish Children's Book Writers' Conference with Steve Siegel when it was sponsored by the library at the 92nd Street Y.
I continue to write and to work as a literary agent, but have recently created a website, and what I hope will be the beginning of an organization, that is a bit removed from my usual focus on Jewish children's books. The website is for older childless Jews: <http://www.Yerusha.com>www.Yerusha.com Being an older childless Jew is not something people talk about, perhaps out of fear of hurting the person who is childless, but it's an issue that will never go away for some of us. I hope Yerusha will be a starting point for discussions or even the formations of local groups among Jews who want to share experiences and support. In fact, I hope others will step in and take Yerusha to the next level. Please refer the above website to any patrons who are looking for resources for older childless Jews. Thank you. Anna Olswanger Anna Olswanger | Literary Agent, Liza Dawson Associates 350 Seventh Avenue, Suite 2003 | New York, NY 10001-1930 t: 201-791-4699 | w: <http://www.olswanger.com>www.olswanger.com | w: <http://www.shlemielcrooks.com>www.shlemielcrooks.com
