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Posted by Naomi Firestone-Teeter
We’ve been hard at work here on the spring issue of Jewish Book World, which will feature the winners of the National Jewish Book Awards, as well as an article on I. J. Singer by Rebecca Newberger Goldstein, an article on Cynthia Ozick by Evan Fallenberg, a look at the new Haggadahs for 2011, an interview with Jessica Jiji, and more. Be sure to subscribe by the February 14th in order to receive your copy!
And, in other news…last week was a big one for Jewish book awards and this one is a big one for unpacking all of the boxes on my desk! Sorting through the new additions to the shelf, I came across a few goodies…
“A”
This edition contains a new introduction by Barry Ahearn, a professor of English at Tulane University.
A Dangerous Woman: The Life, Loves, and Scandals of Adah Isaacs Menken, 1835 – 1868, America’s Original Superstar
A protege of Rabbi Wise (founder of Reform Judaism), a disciple of Walt Whitman, America’s first pin-up, and a mysterious death…need I say more?
The Last Jew of Treblinka: A Memoir
Elie Wiesel: “In its poignant simplicity, Rajchman’s account opens new horizons in our perception of evil. An important, heart-rending contribution to our search for truth.”
Literary Passports: The Making of Modernist Hebrew Fiction in Europe 
Read an excerpt from the introduction here.
Odessa: Genius and Death in a City of Dreams
Using archives in Odessa, London, Jerusalem, and Washington, King weaves together history and anecdote in order to re-create the lives of the individuals who have contributed to the highs and lows of the city.
Originally from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Naomi Firestone-Teeter is the CEO of the Jewish Book Council. Prior to becoming executive director and then CEO, she served as founding editor of the JBC website and managing editor of Jewish Book World. Naomi sits on the board of Jewish Creativity International.Naomi was named to the New York Jewish Week’s 2019 “36 Under 36” and Algemeiner’s 2018 list of the 100 people positively influencing Jewish life and was included on the Global Jewish 100 list by Izzy in 2020. She graduated from Emory University with degrees in English and Art History and, in addition, studied at University College London. She lives in Brooklyn with her family.
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