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In Conversation with Committee Co-Chair and Writer, Margaret Littman
Sunday, November 13, 2-4pm - Family Event!

Eliza Davis believed in speaking up for what was right. Even if it meant telling Charles Dickens he was wrong.

In Eliza Davis's day, Charles Dickens was the most celebrated living writer in England. But some of his books reflected a prejudice that was all too common at the time: prejudice against Jewish people. Eliza was Jewish, and her heart hurt to see a Jewish character in Oliver Twist portrayed as ugly and selfish. She wanted to speak out about how unfair that was, even if it meant speaking out against the great man himself. So she wrote a letter to Charles Dickens. What happened next is history.

Bring the kids and join us for a family event with author Nancy Churnin. She will be joined by Committee Co-Chair Margaret Littman, author of It’s Her Story: Irena Sendler, and they’ll discuss the complexities of writing about difficult issues for children. During the conversation, kids create an art project in an adjoining room! Books will be available to purchase on site from The Getalong. This event is sponsored by the PJ Library of Middle TN.

TICKETING INFORMATION:

$5 per person. Snacks will be provided. Register at the link above. 

Thank you to our event sponsors:

The Gordon JCC  partners with the Jewish Book Council.