The Anne Frank Center USA Is Proud to Present the Reading Series "Writing and Resistance"
New York, NY (PRWEB) October 06, 2014 -- The Anne Frank Center USA is pleased to announce three reading events this fall that explore the connection between Jewish lives, resistance, and discovery. The events will take place at our gallery in Tribeca in October and November. They include:
A Question of Tradition: Women Poets in Yiddish
Wednesday, October 22, from 6:30-8:30
In honor of International Day of the Girl, The Anne Frank Center will present a special reading of selections from Professor Kathryn Hellerstein's new book "A Question of Tradition: Women Poets in Yiddish." The reading will feature musical accompaniment by Deborah Strauss.
Dancing with the Enemy - A Reading and Discussion with Author Paul Glaser
Wednesday, October 29, from 6:30-8:00
"Dancing with the Enemy" tells the gripping story of the author's aunt, a Jewish dance instructor who was betrayed to the Nazis by the two men she loved, yet managed to survive World War Ii by teaching dance lessons to the SS at Auschwitz.
All That I Am - A Reading and Discussion with Author Anna Funder
Wednesday, November 12, from 6:30-8:00
Award-winning author Anna Funder will read and sign copies of "All That I Am," a beautifully evocative debut novel about a group of young German exiles who risk their lives to awaken the world to the terrifying threat of Hitler and Nazi Germany. The book was on the bestseller list for a year and a half in Australia and won the national fiction prize, the Miles Franklin. The first 15 people to RSVP will receive a FREE, SIGNED copy of "All That I Am." RSVP at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/878963
Event information:
The Anne Frank Center USA
44 Park Place (between Church and West Broadway)
Trains 2,3, Park Place; A,C,E, Chambers; 4, 5, 6, N, City Hall/Brooklyn Bridge; PATH WTC
Adults $8; Students and Seniors $5
212-431-7993
http://www.annefrank.com
RSVP at info(at)annefrank(dot)com
Ashley Nelson, The Anne Frank Center USA, http://www.annefrank.com, +1 212-431-7993 Ext: 307, [email protected]
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