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Jewish American Literature A Guide to Reading Interests

Rosalind Reisner

ISBN: 1-56308-984-X

ISBN-13: 978-1-56308-984-8

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360 pages

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Publication: 10/30/2004

List Price: $55.00 (UK Sterling Price: £37.95)

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Availability: In Stock

Media Type: Hardcover

Trim Size: 7 x 10

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Series Title: Genreflecting Advisory Series

Awards:

2004 R&S Reference Book Award by the Association of Jewish Libraries

Description: Jewish American literature covers a broad range of genres and literary works. Some of the United States' most compelling literature centers on the American Jewish experience; some of the most acclaimed authors write from the heart of their experience as Jewish Americans. This ground-breaking work is intended to guide readers and those who advise readers in selecting fiction and nonfiction books that match specific reading interests. It is the first readers' advisory guide to Jewish American literature. Like other titles in the Genreflecting Advisory Series, the book organizes titles by genre—mysteries, thrillers, historical fiction, science fiction and fantasy, stories of romance, and literary fiction. In addition, there are chapters on holocaust literature and on biography/autobiography. More than 700 titles are categorized and described. Each chapter is further organized by subgenre and theme. Award-winning titles are noted, as are books that appeal to young adult readers and titles appropriate for book clubs and reading discussions. In addition, the author presents guidelines for building and maintaining a collection of Jewish literature, tips for advising readers, and lists of further resources for exploring the genre; making this a thorough and practical resource. Young adult and adult - Grades 9 and up.

Table of Contents:

Acknowledgments
Introduction
Building and Maintaining a Collection of Jewish American Literature
Mysteries and Thrillers
Historical Fiction
Science Fiction and Fantasy
Stories of Love and Romance
Literary Fiction
Holocaust Literature: Memoir and Fiction
Biography and Autobiography
Readers Advisory Resources
Author/Title Index
Subject Index

About the Author: ROSALIND REISNER has worked in public, academic, special, and school libraries for over 25 years. She is currently the Program Coordinator at Central Jersey Regional Library Cooperative in Freehold, New Jersey, and serves on the Editorial Board of Judaica Librarianship, published by the Association of Jewish Libraries. She writes and speaks about synagogue library management, collection development, and readers' advisory services.

PDF Catalogs:
LU Public Library Spring 2008.pdf	Readers Advisory Catalog 2007.pdf


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