A Celebration of Jewish Writings and Jewish Authors

Sun 7 Nov to Sun 14 Nov. 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, 22031. Carla Rosenfeld, 703-323-0880, carlar@jccnv.org. Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia - [events]

Sunday—Sunday, November 7–14 Contact: Laurie Albert, LaurieA or (703) 537-3064� The JCCNV is pleased to take you on a literary journey with leading authors from across the country. Throughout the week, we will present you with outstanding lectures and programs—a true celebration of literature.

A comprehensive selection of books will be available for purchase throughout the week—hundreds of titles to choose from for adults and children. From new releases to the tried and true, fact to fiction, history to mystery, cookbooks to holiday books—we have it all!

Over the years, guests at the JCCNV Jewish Book Festival have included best-selling authors such as Deborah Tannen, Neil Bascomb, Dennis Ross, Chris Bohjalian, Steven Roberts, Madeleine Kunin, Ariel Sabar, Mitchell Bard and Irwin Kula! �We look forward to an exciting lineup this year. Keep checking our website for details at www.jccnv.org.

Events to look forward to: “Afternoon Tea” with a renowned author, special family and children’s programs, “Book Lovers & Book Club Night,” “Light Lunch & Author Lecture” and more!

Calling All Book Lovers and Book Clubs!
This year, the JCCNV is hosting “Book Lovers & Book Club Night” during the festival. Be sure to send your contact information to Laurie Albert so you/your group can be personally invited to attend this exciting event. Join groups from all over the Northern Virginia area for conversations with the author. To receive “early bird” information for this event for yourself and/or your Book Club, contact Laurie Albert.

Bookmark Design Contest!

Theme: Adventure in Books
All Northern Virginia students in grades K-12 are eligible to participate.
NEW! Pull out your markers and pencils and get ready for some creative fun. Design as many bookmarks as you like with the theme “Adventure in Books.” Entries will be judged for originality, neatness and printability. Winning bookmarks will be printed and distributed during the JCCNV Jewish Book Festival and will be posted on the JCCNV website.

To download contest rules and entry form visit www.jccnv.org.

Deadline for all entries: October 10, 2010.