[ha-Safran]: Two positions open on the Sydney Taylor Book

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[ha-Safran]: Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee seeks a New Member

Hello Friends, The Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee is seeking a new member. Please share the following announcement with interested colleagues. Thank you, Barbara Bietz Chair, Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee Association of Jewish Libraries One position on the Sydney Taylor Book

[ha-Safran]: Books for teenagers

Barbara, We will be announcing our Sydney Taylor winners, honors, and notable books in January if you can wait until then. If not, check out the reviews in the AJL Newsletter and Jewish Book World for some great reviews. Best, Barbara B Barbara Bietz Chair, Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee

Re: [ha-Safran]: Update on Historic Childrens' Book Collection

Andrea, This is a very exciting endeavor! I wish you much success and look forward to hearing more about your experiences with this incredible collection. Best, Barbara B Barbara Bietz Like a Maccabee (Yaldah, 2006) Chair, Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee Association of Jewish Libraries

[ha-Safran]: AJL Convention

I would like to join in the accolades for the Convention Committee's wonderful hospitality and outstanding sessions. The days flew by and every minute was packed with excitement! I am still beaming from the warmth and sense of community I felt throughout the convention. Barbara B Barbara

Re: [ha-Safran]: Jewish librarian article in Fine Books Magazine

Lisa, Thanks for sharing this article! Does anyone know Roberta Saltzman? I love that she took on this project and creating such an interesting collection. Barbara B Barbara Bietz Like a Maccabee (Yaldah, 2006) Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee Association of Jewish Libraries

[ha-Safran]: Interview with April Halprin Wayland

Hi Friends, On my blog, the lyrical April Halprin Wayland talks about her book, New Year at the Pier. You may have met April at the AJL Convention this summer. She's terrific. Please stop by! BarbaraBBookBlog.Blogspot.com Best, Barbara Bietz Barbara Bietz Like a Maccabee (Yaldah, 2006)

[ha-Safran]: Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Post

Hi Friends, Thought you might be interested in my recent post about the inner workings of the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee. For Your Consideration - The Truth About Sydney Taylor Book Award Submissions. http://www.barbarabbookblog.blogspot.com/www.BarbaraBBookblog.blogspot.com Check it

[ha-Safran]: Interview with author Kathy Kacer

Hi Friends, Thought you might be interested- I posted my interview with Kathy Kacer, author of The Diary of Laura's Twin. www.BarbaraBBookBlog.Blogspot.com Barbara Bietz Like a Maccabee (Yaldah, 2006) Member, Sydney Taylor Book Award Association of Jewish Libraries www.BarbaraBietz.com

[ha-Safran]: Rebecca Rubin

Hi Susan, The Rebecca Rubin books are terrific. I wrote about them on my blog and I also interviewed the author. Feel free to drop me a note if you have any specific questions. Here is the link, if you are interested. Click here:

[ha-Safran]: Assistance with research

Hello Friends, I am working on a project that includes researching Manhattan's Lower East Side during the early 1900's. I am trying to find a specific address for a business so that I can access the appropriate Sanborn of Bromley maps. I am in California which hinders my research somewhat. I

[ha-Safran]: Interviews with Sarah Gershman and Nora Raleigh Baskin

Dear Friends, I have recently posted two new interviews with Nora Raleigh Baskin and Sarah Gershman. Happy Reading! Click here: Jewish Books for Children with Author Barbara Bietz Best, Barbara Barbara Bietz Member, Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee Association of Jewish Libraries Like a

Re: [ha-Safran]: Need suggestions for Bat Mitzvah project

Andrea, Projects like you describe have become very popular in my community. The kids usually get the word out through local newspapers and e-mail lists. The Bat Mitzvah girl may need to make a decision about what she wants to collect. If she is interested in green books, she will likely need