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People of the Book wraps up inaugural season

By Gayle Guynup
he Jewish Federation of Sara- Alexandra Silber, based on her book ish Book Council again this year to Federation members and event
sota-Manatee, in conjunction After Anatevka, to the humor of the continue this incredible program. We sponsors Lori and David Liner es-
Twith the Jewish Book Council, Marx Brothers, incorporated into Josh can’t wait to see the lineup of available pecially enjoyed the series, noting,
recently wrapped up its inaugural sea- Frank’s book, Giraffes on Horseback authors,” she said. “People of the Book has exposed us
son of People of the Book, an author Salad. This past season’s roster of au- and our community to a wide variety
lecture series featuring seven promi- The entire series attracted more thors included: December - Marra B. of authors of excellent books. It has
nent Jewish authors in six events. than 1,000 guests, ranging from 150- Gad, The Color of Love: A Story of a been exciting to meet and be able to
The series concluded in April with 300 people per event depending on the Mixed-Race Jewish Girl, and Angela speak with authors who have written
a virtual presentation on Zoom from author. “We were thrilled to see the Himsel, A River Could Be a Tree; Janu- books on current and relevant Jewish-
Jack Fairweather, author of The Volun- community’s response to our new ary - Alexandra Silber, After Anatevka, related topics, such as anti-Semitism,
teer: One Man, an Underground Army, People of the Book series,” said Kim and S. Perry Brickman, Extracted: remembering the Holocaust and some
and the Secret Mission to Destroy Adler (formerly Mullins), the Federa- Unmasking Rampant Anti-Semitism in of its heroes, growing up in a mixed-
race family, and becom-
ing a Jew by choice,” Lori
said. “On a lighter note, we
were also entertained with
Jewish-connected mate-
rial by a musical theatre
actress/author, as well as
an author who converted
an old movie script writ-
ten for Jewish actors into a
Auschwitz, highlighting the heroes of tion’s Chief Operating Officer. “And America’s Higher Education; February creatively-graphic novel. We are proud
the resistance during World War II. we couldn’t have been more pleased - Ariel Burger, Witness; March - Josh to have been sponsors of ‘People of the
The series showcased the incred- with the authors that were selected. Frank, Giraffes on Horseback Salad; Book’ this year, and will continue to be
ible depth and breadth of talent among Their presentations were fascinating, April - Jack Fairweather, The Volun- in the future!”
Jewish authors – everything from Ariel thought-provoking and entertaining. teer: One Man, an Underground Army, For more information on the series,
Burger’s moving account of his special The authors themselves were so ap- and the Secret Mission to Destroy contact Jeremy Lisitza, 941.343.2113
relationship with Holocaust survivor proachable and thoroughly enjoyed Auschwitz. or jlisitza@jfedsrq.org.
and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Elie interacting with our audiences. We
Wiesel, to the theatrical stylings of look forward to working with the Jew-
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