Scribblers on the Roof wishes a hearty mazal tov to renowned Jewish short story writer, Deborah Eisenberg, on being one of the 24 recipients to receive a MacArthur Fellowship. You can read more about Eisenberg’s “genius grant” at The Jewish week, here.
However, Eisenberg is not the only female Jewish writer making her mark Check out Ann Barngrover’s interview with Margot Singer over at the Southeast Review. Singer is the author of The Pale Settlement, winner of the Flannery O’Connor Award for Short Fiction, the Glasgow Prize for Emerging Writers, and the Reform Judaism Prize for Jewish Fiction.
Hopefully, both Eisenberg and Singer will inspire more writers to delve into the rich world of Jewish themes. Or be inspired by our very own Jane Levin, whose poetry was so moving, we asked her to talk about her own work process. You can read about it here. We’ve also just posted a beautiful short story by Lisa Solod Warren, which you can read here.
And if you’re feeling like treating yourself to a wonderful new Rosh Hashanah gift, then go out and add a new Jewish book to your collection. There are so many wonderful works out there by amazing writers. The Jewish Book Council’s Jewish Book Network has made it easy for you, by compiling its 2009-2010 list of authors. There are 200 books to choose from, so head on over to their site and check it out.
And finally, if you happen to be in Kansas City between Oct 21 and December 1, be sure to visit the exhibition honouring the Curious George creators, Margaret and H.A. Rey. Most Jewish people are aware that the Curious George stories are in fact about the Rey’s escape from the Germans prior to the Nazi invasion of France in 1940. You can read more about the Curious George creators and the exhibit over at the Kansas City News.
Happy scribbling!
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