Congratulations!

The winner of the Like a Maccabee book contest is Debbie Colodny. Debbie also sent in her fabulous latke recipe. I can't wait to try it!

Latkes with a Spin.
3 Granny Smith apples
3 parsnips
3 slightly beaten eggs
3 Tbsp. flour or potato pancake mix from a box
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
Grate or shred in food processor the apples and parsnips. Blend in the eggs, flour or mix, salt and pepper. Drop by tablespoonfuls into hot oil, and fry until crisp on both sides. Enjoy.

Congratulations, Debbie!

Like a Maccabee Contest Ends on December 26!

In honor of Hanukkah I am offering a contest for a signed copy of Like a Maccabee. Simply send an e-mail to me at BarbaraBietz@aol.com with Happy Hanukkah in the title. Only one entry per family, but if you include your favorite Hanukkah recipe, I will enter your name twice. The winner will be drawn randomly. Good luck and Happy Hanukkah!

HAPPY HANUKKAH

To all my friends and blog readers,

I wish you all a Happy Hanukkah filled with light and love. As we celebrate with the scent of frying latkes, the sweet taste of sufganiyot (jelly donoughts), and the dancing flames of the candles in the menorah, let's all remember that the real miracle of Hanukkah is one of hope and courage in the face of despair - where there is faith, there is strength.

B'Shalom,

BB

Exploring the Holocaust Through Children’s Literature

The Western Regional Jewish Literature for Children Conference is coming up on February 1, 2009.

Here is the announcement for this terrific day:

The Association of Jewish Libraries, Association of Jewish Libraries of Southern California, Simon Wiesenthal Center Museum of Tolerance, Children’s Literature Council, UCLA, and Sinai Temple Blumenthal Library in cooperation with the Bureau of Jewish Education will hold the 7th annual West Coast Regional Conference on Jewish Literature for Children on Sunday, February 1, 2009, at Simon Wiesenthal Center Museum of Tolerance, 9786 Pico Blvd. in Los Angeles. This year librarians, teachers, authors, and publishers will tour the museum, listen to a panel discussion, and attend break-out sessions on using Holocaust literature with children. The one-day event is open to administrators, teachers, librarians, authors, booksellers, would-be authors, and adults who have a passion for Jewish children’s literature. The $70 registration for the conference includes all sessions and handouts, lunch, an autograph dessert party, and the museum tour.

For additional information, contact Susan Dubin at 818-886-6415 or email her at sdubin@socal.rr.com . Registration forms are available to download at http://jewishlibraries.org.

I hope to see you there!