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TALK | "People of the Picture Book:" The Many Diasporas, with Ilan Stavans

Date:
Time:
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location:
Yiddish Book Center
1021 West St.
Amherst, MA 01002

Ilan Stavans"People of the Picture Book: The History of Jewish Children's Literature" is a three-lecture series led by Ilan Stavans that explores the illuminating journey of Jewish children's books from the medieval Haggadah to the rich, multicultural literature produced worldwide today. Stavans is Lewis-Sebring Professor of Humanities, Latin American, and Latino Culture at Amherst College, publisher of Restless Books, and host of the NPR podcast "In Contrast."

Tuesday, May 15: "People of the Picture Book: The Many Diasporas"
The final lecture in the series showcases contemporary picture books from different cultural habitats, including the United States, Israel, Europe, Latin America, and the Arab world.

Suggested donation: $5 

 

The other talks in the series take place May 1 and May 8.


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