This event is in the past.It took place on April 7, 2026 at University of California, Berkeley.


What is the American Jewish Novel? Thoughts on Jewish American Literature in the 21st Century
Southside
National Jewish Book Award finalist Sam Sussman explores how contemporary novelists are reimagining American Jewish literary tradition for the 21st century. Expect sharp insights on where the genre is headed, not where it's been.
Jewish literature
author talk
contemporary fiction
literary analysis
Tips
📚bring questions about contemporary Jewish fiction
✍️Sussman's novel Boy From the North Country is a National Jewish Book Award finalist
What is the American Jewish Novel? Thoughts on Jewish American Literature in the 21st Century


National Jewish Book Award finalist Sam Sussman explores how contemporary novelists are reimagining American Jewish literary tradition for the 21st century. Expect sharp insights on where the genre is headed, not where it's been.
Jewish literature
author talk
contemporary fiction
literary analysis
Tips
📚bring questions about contemporary Jewish fiction
✍️Sussman's novel Boy From the North Country is a National Jewish Book Award finalist
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