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Mid-Week Field Notes–August 31, 2022

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Barbara Krasner

Some very quick things: I’m PhinisheD! I graduated Sunday evening with my Ph.D. in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Gratz College. The commencement ceremony was emotional, including a cantor-like rendition of Hatikvah. I’m dedicating part of Labor Day weekend to … Continue reading →

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Mid-Week Field Notes–July 27, 2022

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Barbara Krasner

Some very quick things: My poem, “Ancestor Manifesto,” appears on the Amherst Writers & Artists website, a result of the organization’s Write Around the World social justice fundraiser in May. The Poetica website announced the winners of the 2022 Miriam … Continue reading →

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Mid-Week Field Notes–February 16, 2022

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Barbara Krasner

Some very quick things: If you’re a teacher who has brought Art Spiegelman’s Maus into the classroom, you won’t want to miss a special free webinar hosted by Gratz College, Tuesday, February 22, 7 pm ET. This week I start … Continue reading →

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Mid-Week Field Notes | May 5, 2021

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Barbara Krasner

A few quick things this week: In May, I engage in three new generative writing programs: A three-week class at the Montclair Adult School via Zoom in braided essays, taught by my “landsman” Marian Calabro, to whom I credit my … Continue reading →

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Mid-Week Field Notes | March 31, 2021

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Barbara Krasner

Three quick things this week: My books arrived!  Summer plans: I’ll be working on my database of Holocaust children’s literature, expanding it from the 1960s and through 2021. Then, I’ll take guidance from a statistician colleague to code the database … Continue reading →

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Mid-Week Field Notes | March 24, 2021

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Barbara Krasner

Four quick things this week: I’ve signed up to support Amherst Writers & Artists in their Write around the World fundraising event. I’m facilitating a session on May 9.  I received an offer of publication for my bio in verse … Continue reading →

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Thursday Links | March 18, 2021

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Barbara Krasner

Here are this week’s links: Want to know what to do with flotsam and jetsam of raw creative writing material you generate? Check out Emily Stoddard’s demonstration at Ruminate Happenings. What do you consider when sending your creative work out … Continue reading →

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Thursday Links

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Barbara Krasner

Here are this week’s links: From the Association of Jewish Libraries: AJL PRESENTS: The Sydney Taylor Real and Mock Book AwardsWednesday, January 6, 2021 at 4:30pm PT / 7:30pm ETThis event is sponsored by AJL’s SSCPL Division. All members and non-members … Continue reading →

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Mid-Week Notes

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Barbara Krasner

Three quick things: The Jewish Book Council has just announced its 2019 winners. I agree with some choices, like Michael Dobbs’s Unwanted and, of course, Lesléa Newman’s Gittel’s Journey. But another book that won I thought lacked any authenticity. Sigh. … Continue reading →

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