#AWP26 Present Tense: Writing Jewish Stories for Today, Sponsored by Jewish Book Council

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Esther Chehebar, Sam Sussman, Josh Rolnick, Maya Arad

Why do Jewish stories matter? What are the unique challenges and responsibilities—and inspiring possibilities—of writing Jewish fiction today? What does it mean to build a Jewish bookshelf that speaks to today’s readers, as Jewish Book Council’s newest program, Nu Reads, is physically doing, one month at a time? This panel brings together three acclaimed authors to discuss weaving personal experiences into one’s work, how fiction can engage and educate a broad readership about the diversity of Jewish cultural heritage, how Jewish authors can navigate the publishing world, and how to envision the role of Jewish stories in the future.