Date/Time
Date(s) - 04/24/2022
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
SHARING ISRAEL’S STORIES
For writers, illustrators, teachers, librarians, and all grownup kidlit fans
How can we share stories with kids about this ancient-new land packed with archaeological sites, high-tech startups, and natural wonders? Come spend three hours immersed in Israel! Hear writer and publisher perspectives, share YOUR favorite Israel books and inspirations, and more.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE – SUBJECT TO CHANGE
→ 6:00-6:45 p.m. Israel / 11 a.m. EDT: Mishy Harman of the ISRAEL STORY podcast
- KEYNOTE: Why human interest stories are the most meaningful prism through which to explore this country
*** FIVE-MINUTE BREAK FOLLOWED BY ISRAEL-THEMED MOVEMENT & MINDFULNESS with Rena Forester ***
→ 7:00 -7:45 p.m. Israel / 12 noon EDT: Publisher & Author Views with…
• Kalaniot Publishing
• Allison Ofanansky, author, Harvest of Light, New Month, New Moon, and more
• Jamie Kiffel-Alcheh, author, A Hoopoe Says Oop!: Animals of Israel, Listen!: Israel’s All Around, and more
• Erica Lyons, author, Alone Together on Dan Street
• Panel discussion moderated by Tzivia MacLeod, author, Fast Asleep in a Little Village in Israel
*** FIVE-MINUTE BREAK FOLLOWED BY ISRAEL-THEMED MOVEMENT & MINDFULNESS with Rena Forester ***
→ 8:00-8:45 p.m. Israel / 1 p.m. EDT Breakout Room Sessions (choose one when you register):
• Roundtable: Israel Books for All Ages & Occasions: Show and tell! Share your favourite old and new Israel books, explore ways to strengthen curriculum connections, discuss needs, trends, and market considerations, and more.
• Israel-Themed Creative Writing: Join SCBWI PJ Library Jewish Stories Award-winning author Pam Moritz (If I Lived with Noah; If I Swam with Jonah, and more) for fun, inspirational writing exercises loosely centered around the theme of Israel.
→ 8:45 p.m. Israel / 1:45 p.m. EDT Quick Wrap-up & Goodbyes
We can’t wait to see you there! Please read on for registration policy and FAQ.
REGISTRATION POLICY (please read carefully):
→ Deadline to participate in this event LIVE is Friday, April 22, 2022 at 10 p.m. Israel time.
If you register by this date/time, you will receive a link to the event on Saturday night, April 23rd. (Please note that this cutoff date falls on Shabbat and chag, so plan accordingly to ensure that you are able to participate.)
→ Participants registering AFTER the above date/time will receive a recording link following the event. Please note that we are all volunteers, working hard over the holiday, and no exceptions can be made.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS?
Do I have to be an author to participate?
No. We welcome writers, illustrators, teachers, librarians, and all grownup kidlit fans!
Do I have to live in Israel (or have visited Israel) to participate?
No. We welcome anyone who wants to join us. No experience required!
What is “Israel-themed Movement & Mindfulness”?
We don’t know either! We have hired a lovely Israeli yoga teacher (don’t worry, she speaks English!), and she’ll fill us in. The main idea was to give participants a break from staring at the screen while sharing the “ta’am” (flavour) of Israel and its stories.
Is this a political event?
No. Participants, guests, and hosts are welcome from a range of political views, beliefs, and opinions. We believe that great stories transcend all kinds of boundaries and invite anyone to join us who shares this belief.
Will this event be recorded?
Yes! The first two hours of this program will be recorded. However, for participants’ privacy, round table and creative writing sessions will NOT be recorded.
When will I receive the Zoom link?
If you signed up before the registration cutoff (Friday, April 22, 2022 at 10 p.m. Israel time), you will receive a Zoom link on Saturday night, April 23rd.
When will I receive the recording link?
All registered participants will receive a recording link within 48 hours of the event.
Do I need a PayPal account to sign up?
No. PayPal lets you check out in “guest” mode and pay with a credit card. However, if your email address is registered to an existing PayPal account, you will need to log in to send payment from that email address.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For any further questions about this program, please email us at israel@scbwi.org.
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