Anne Landsman
There is an abiding legacy of Jews and words and the Jewish Literary Festival will explore the rich tradition of disputation, debate and dialogue with over 45 events that span Sunday May 22 in the many venues at the Gardens Community Centre in Cape Town.
With a string of awards for her previous book, The Rowing Lesson, the organisers are delighted to announce that South African born novelist Anne Landsman (now based in the USA) will be speaking on her upcoming novel. A rare treat for lovers of her books will be the opportunity to explore her rationale behind this departure from her beautifully crafted adult novels to, in her own words, "a historical fantasy intended for younger audiences but which hopefully appeal to their parents".
Landsman sees this new book as a "crossover" book appealing to both young and old which is, at its core, the most Jewish-themed of her previous books. She will be speaking as part of a panel on "What Makes a Book Jewish?" featuring a novelist, bookseller, librarian and academic. Noteworthy panel discussions will cover subjects such as taboo, food, fiction, memory, Jews write humour - laugh at ourselves and poetry.
The day will be packed with panel discussions, conversations and individual speakers and already noted authors such as Milton Shain (longlisted for 2016 Alan Paton Award), Adam Mendelsohn, (2014 National Jewish Book Award Winner) Steven Robins, John Matisonn, (longlisted for 2016 Alan Paton Award), Rahla Xenopolous, Joanne Jowell, Marilyn Cohen de Villiers, Rachel Zadok, Diane Awerbuck, Greg Lazarus, Tony Leon, Patricia Schonstein, Aviva Laskov, Gus Silber, Philippa Cheifitz are confirmed.
Showcasing authors, poets, illustrators, journalists, writers and educators who have a Jewish connection or are engaged with subjects of Jewish interest, the Jewish Literary Festival is a day for mingling with fellow book lovers interested in Jewish Literature and lifestyle, making new friends, gathering ideas and picking up some great reads from the Exclusive Books pop-up shop.
With a full children’s programme this is a day out for the whole family.
The event is sponsored by Exclusive Books, in association with the Jacob Gitlin library and with Cape Jewish Chronicle and Fine Music Radio as media partners.
Bookings: Qucket.co.za
Enquiries: gitlib@netactive.co.za
Programme: www.jewishliteraryfestival.co.za
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