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Biography 'happened because I like him' 2018-09-13 None Skokie Review, Thursday, September 13, 2018, p. 4 Rae-Ross, Judith, Synagogues, Authors, Religion - Judaism, Books, Congregation Ezra Habonim-The Niles Township Jewish Congregation (NTJC), Brief, Rabbi Neil
A colorful life story 2018-09-13 None Skokie Review, Thursday, September 13, 2018, p. 1 Rae-Ross, Judith, Synagogues, Authors, Religion - Judaism, Books, Congregation Ezra Habonim-The Niles Township Jewish Congregation (NTJC), 'Neil Brief: a Rabbi, No More, No Less', Brief, Rabbi Neil
Skokie Library hosts other-worldly book party 2013-10-17 None Skokie Review, Thursday, October 17, 2013 , p. 14 'When Edgar Met Cecil', Authors, Books, Luthardt, Kevin, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits
Nack developed love of horse racing in Skokie 2018-05-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, May 3, 2018, p. 28 'Secretariat', Nack, Bill, Authors, Books
Heralded author brings insights to students 2015-02-26 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 26, 2015, p.12 Oliver McCracken Middle School, Authors, 'Other: In Search of Nina Armstrong', Books, Lester, Joan Steinau
Dog-day afternoon : Author shows how to teach Sparky new tricks 2000-02-24 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 24, 2000, p. B7 Animals, Anisfeld, Ellen, Anderson, Helen Lu, Authors, Butler, Sandy, Books, 'Train Your Dog in One Hour', Flesch, Shira, Awards, prizes, etc., Competitions, Kramer, Marla
Schindler's list author to speak 1994-01-20 The author of Schindler's List will speak at North Shore Congregation. Skokie Review, Thursday, January 20, 1994, p. 5 Lectures and lecturing, Synagogues, Authors, 'Schindler's List' (book), Books, Keneally, Thomas
'Gone Girl' author, screenwriter visits Skokie amid wild run 2014-12-11 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 11, 2014, p.8 'Gone Girl', Rotary Club of Skokie Valley, Flynn, Gillian, Authors, Books
Lieberman resident recalls life's challenges in book 2015-02-12 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 12, 2015, p.6 Lamkin, Selma, Haupt, Katharine, Authors, Books, Lieberman Center for Health and Rehabilitation, 'Selma's Memoirs'
Special book: Holocaust history, recipes mark author's personal journey 2014-09-11 None Skokie Review, Thursday, September 11, 2014 , p. 6 Shapiro, Lynn, Authors, Hungarian Kosher Foods, Books, Kirsche, Irv
Dentist turns life's challenge into new mission of hope 2012-08-09 None Skokie Review, Thursday, August 9, 2012 , p. 7 Steinberg, Dr. Steven, Authors, 'Life, Light, Love, Shalom
Author paves path toward happiness 2012-08-09 None Skokie Review, Thursday, August 9, 2012 , p. 7 Steinberg, Dr. Steven, Authors, 'Life, Light, Love, Shalom', Books
Forthcoming dating book makes case for good men 2012-08-02 None Skokie Review, Thursday, August 2, 2012 , p. 5 Myers, Anita, Sukhoy, Alex, Authors, Dating GPS, The, Tesnow, Dave
Friends reunite to become coauthors 2012-06-28 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 28, 2012 , p. 6 Myers, Anita, Sukhoy, Alex, Authors, Dating GPS, The
Senior pens gripping crime novel 2012-05-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, May 31, 2012 , p. 8 Preying on the Innocent, DeNapoli, Phil, Authors
Skokie native recounts childhood in memoir 2012-04-26 None Skokie Review, Thursday, April 26, 2012 , p. 24 Pressman, Linda, 'Looking Up: A Memoir of Sisters, Survivors and Skokie', Authors, Books, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits
Skokie author returns home for appearances 2012-04-12 None Skokie Review, Thursday, April 12, 2012 , p. 11 Pressman, Linda, 'Looking Up: A Memoir of Sisters, Survivors and Skokie', History, Authors, Books
War in Iraq: Author allows children's voices to be heard 2012-03-22 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 22, 2012 , p. 18 Ellis, Deborah, Anthony, Carolyn, Authors, Coming Together in Skokie, Children of War: Voices of Iraqi Refugees
Teacher brings Yiddish culture into kids' lives 2012-02-02 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 2, 2012 , p. 7 Yiddish Songs for Children, Turtletaub, Khane-Faygl, Authors
Teachers pen book on technology, brain science 2012-01-26 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 26, 2012 , p. 8 Applying Brain Research and Technology to Engage Today's Students, Public School District 68 - Teachers and personnel, Authors, Michel, Jerry, Nimz, Lisa
Discover Belize at Skokie Theatre 2011-11-24 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 24, 2011 , p. 25B Music, 'One Belize Evening', Authors, Skokie Theatre
Skokie author returns home after 20 years 2011-11-10 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 10, 2011 , p. 7 'Looking Up: A Memoir of Sisters, Skokie and Survivors', Pressman, Linda, History, Authors, Books
Writer talk 2011-03-10 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 10, 2011 , p. B16 Brill, Marlene Targ, Authors
Bayless bonus 2010-09-02 None Skokie Review, Thursday, September 2, 2010 , p. 8 Authors, Bayless, Rick, Macy's
Coming together 2010-03-11 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 11, 2010 , p. 5 Gatta, Nanciann, Authors, Coming Together in Skokie, Vijayaraghavan, Vineeta, Books, Multiculturalism
Ethical Humanist Society speaker describes 'beyond belief' parenting 2009-01-22 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 22, 2009, p. 13 Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago, McGowan, Dale, Authors, Organizations and societies
New novel humanizes Deborah 2008-06-19 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 19, 2008, p. B9 Authors, Etzioni-Halevy, Eva, Congregation Ezra Habonim-The Niles Township Jewish Congregation (NTJC)
Writer finds the special in the ordinary 2008-03-20 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 20, 2008, p. B7 Authors, Sproat, June
From teacher to writer Van Dusen keeps busy 2008-01-17 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 17, 2008, p. 7 Van Dusen, Susan, Authors
Tomie dePaola comes to Skokie 2007-11-08 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 8, 2007, p. B3 Authors, dePaola, Tomie
Bad dates make funny stories 2007-04-19 None Skokie Review, Thursday, April 19, 2007, p. B3 Authors, Goodman, Debbie Sue
Beyond Beliefs 2007-03-22 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 22, 2007, p. B15 Schweig, Hal, Authors
Receiving letters from the Holocaust 2007-03-08 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 8, 2007, p. B3 Congregation Or Torah, Kirschner, Ann, Authors, Books, Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
Solving social problems with guns 2006-11-30 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 30, 2006, p. B3 Authors, Burbick, Joan
Skokie author draws on experiences for first book 2004-06-03 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 3, 2004, Sec. 1, p. 4 Averbukh, Bena, Authors
Skokie student works on university magazine 2004-05-27 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 27, 2004, Sec. 1, p. 5 Authors, Barrios, Wendy
Favorite author 2004-04-22 None Skokie Review, Thursday, April 22, 2004, p. 8 Public School District 72 - Student activities, Authors, Coville, Bruce, Julian, Sandra, Fairview South School
Dear one-day diary 2003-10-09 None Skokie Review, Thursday, October 9, 2003, p. B5 Rubenstein, Lillian, Authors
Author, comedian Al Franken signs books in Skokie 2003-10-09 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 9, 2003, Sec. 1, p. 1 Franken, Al, Barnes & Noble, Authors, Books
Kaminsky crafts crime wave 2003-05-01 None Skokie Review, Thursday, May 1, 2003, p. B3 Authors, Books, Kaminsky, Stuart M.
Luthardt shares his story 2003-03-27 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 27, 2003, p. B5 Authors, Books, Luthardt, Kevin, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits
Making book on Sharon 2002-09-05 None Skokie Review, Thursday, September 5, 2002, p. B7 Zetouni, Joseph, Olive Production and Publishing, Academy Chicago Press, Miller, Jordan, 'Sharon: Israel's Warrior-Politician', Authors, Zetouni, Sigalit, Miller, Anita, Books
Book probes roots of Smith spree 2002-06-27 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 27, 2002, p. 5 Jackson, Neta, Byrdsong, Ricky, Authors, Jackson, Dave, Books, No Random Act
The CSO takes a pounding 2002-05-02 None Skokie Review, Thursday, May 2, 2002, p. B4 Denov, Sam, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Authors, Books, 'Symphonic Paradox - The Misadventures of a Wayward Musician'
Jazzman 'Jams' in first novel 2002-04-04 None Skokie Review, Thursday, April 4, 2002, p. B3 Music, Goldsher, Alan, Barnes & Noble, 'Jam' (Book), Authors, Books
Author S.L. Wisenberg to hold workshop at Skokie Public Library 2002-03-14 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 14, 2002, Sec. 1, p. 7 Wisenberg, Sandi (S.L.), Authors, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits
Author captures Skokie in novel 2002-01-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 3, 2002, p. 57 Skokie - History, 'My Suburban Shtetl: A Novel About Life in a Twentieth-Century Jewish-American Village', Rand, Al, Authors, Books, Rand, Robert
Students' poem moves grieving firefighters 2001-12-13 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 13, 2001, p. 3 Gill, Penny, Oscarson, Martin 'Marty', Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities, Margolis, Sue, John Middleton Elementary School, Authors, Skokie Fire Department, Walters, Jim
Writer looks for Mr. Right 2001-11-15 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 15, 2001, p. B3 'Still Single', Authors, Books, Goodman, Debbie Sue
Scary Stories 2001-10-18 None Skokie Review, Thursday, October 18, 2001, p. B9 Ganjani, Katie, Authors, Pioneer Press Scary Story Contest, Awards, prizes, etc., Competitions
Tale brings Skokie's past into class 2001-09-20 None Skokie Review, Thursday, September 20, 2001, p. 15 Skokie - History, Little Rabbit Finds His Way, deBettencourt, Sandra, Van Dusen, Susan, Bates, Suzan, Passi, Kathy, Authors, Praedel, Amie, Books, Sharpe, Jenna
New novel captures neighborhood 2001-07-05 None Skokie Review, Thursday, July 5, 2001, p. 61 Steinberg, Joyce, Widow's Son, The, Steinberg, Allen, Authors, Books, Steinberg, Bruce
Writing frees disabled poet 2001-06-07 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 7, 2001, p. B3 Palmer, Rozalia, Authors, Palmer, Annette Michelle, International Library of Poetry, Awards, prizes, etc., Diseases - Cystic Fibrosis
Children's author delights Skokie Public Library crowd with quirky stories 2001-05-17 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 17, 2001, Sec. 1, p. 1 Authors, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits, Gilson, Jamie
Artist's book surveys century 2001-05-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, May 3, 2001, p. B3 Art, National Arts Foundation, Sahagian, Arthur, Authors, 'Reflections of the Century', Books, Arthurian Gallery
Making a living with his mouth 2001-04-19 None Skokie Review, Thursday, April 19, 2001, p. B3 Me Talk Pretty One Day, Lectures and lecturing, Sedaris, David, Authors, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
TV news editor turns to kid lit 2001-03-08 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 8, 2001, p. B4 Reed, Holcomb, Authors, 'Wird Bird', Books, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits
Breaking into kids' literature 2001-03-01 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 1, 2001, p. B3 'Mine!' (Book), Authors, Skokie Public Library - Employees, Books, Luthardt, Kevin
Escape into a good book 2001-02-01 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 1, 2001, Sec. 2, p. 1 Blubaugh, Penny, Barnes & Noble, Leibik, Lee, Authors, Diehl, Mary Anne, Eimermann, Jamie, Sandmeyer, Ulrich, Books, Ziegler, David, Christopherson, Ann
Novelist makes solemn promise 2000-12-28 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 28, 2000, p. B3 'Promise of God, The', Authors, Shapiro, David, Books
Youths share favorite passages at Teen Read Week book slam [this article is not available in our collection] 2000-10-26 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 26, 2000, Sec. 1, p. 7 Lorman, Vitaly, Teen Read Week, Gecic, David, Authors, Lyassu, Simon, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits, Warnoff, Grace, Kumar, Anita, Peyer, Kathryn
Oprah Book Club writer to appear 2000-10-12 None Skokie Review, Thursday, October 12, 2000, p. B4 'Open House, Barnes & Noble, Berg, Elizabeth, Authors
Artist self-publishes kids' books 2000-09-21 None Skokie Review, Thursday, September 21, 2000, p. B3 Authors, Books, Weiskirch, Sid, Furnigore Runs for President
Science fiction : Thousands of fans of 'literature of ideas' to invade Chicago 2000-08-24 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 24, 2000, Sec. 2, p. 1 Liberman, Ben, Veal, Tom, Thompson, Becky, Blackwood, Diane, World Science Fiction Convention, Authors, Books, Conferences and conventions, Jencevice, Mike, Friend, Beverly, Krause, Dina
Art on the doorframe : Condo mezuzahs create a gallery of religious art 2000-07-20 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 20, 2000, Sec. 2, p. 1 Art, Mezuzahs of Barclay Place, The, Miller, David, Authors, Religion - Judaism, Books, Friend, Beverly, Barclay Place
Harrowing book details Holocaust 2000-05-04 None Skokie Review, Thursday, May 4, 2000, p. 85 Publications International Ltd., Authors, Hogan, David, Books, Aretha, Dave, Weber, Louis, Holocaust Chronicle, The, Mintz, Jeff
Kudos to fiction contest entrants 2000-04-13 None Skokie Review, Thursday, April 13, 2000, p. 8 Simon, Sheila, France, John, Authors, Gross, Eva, Sternfeld, Merna, Pioneer Press North Shore Fiction Writing Contest, Awards, prizes, etc., Strong, Janelle, Competitions, Berry, A., Sass, Mary
Poet finds muse in 'Tante 2000-03-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 23, 2000, p. B3 'Spiral Staircase, The', Koenig, David, Authors, Books
Humor leavens Gleicher's lessons 2000-01-20 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 20, 2000, p. 69 Gleicher, David, Authors, Books, 'Louis Brandeis Slept Here: A Slightly Cynical History of American Jews'
West students reveal emotions, humor at first poetry 'slam 2000-01-20 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 20, 2000, Sec. 1, p. 1 Performing arts, Niles West High School, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Student activities, Authors
Practice makes prayer work 2000-01-13 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 13, 2000, Sec. 1, p. 12 Goldhamer, Rabbi Douglas, Authors, This is For Everyone, Books, Religion, Stengel, Melinda
Lawyer reveals secrets of business theft 1999-12-16 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 16, 1999, p. 81 Crime and criminals - Theft, Authors, Business, Books, Commercial Espionage : 79 Ways Competitors Can Get Any Business Secrets, Parad, Brois, Laws and regulations
Mom inspires playwright son 1999-12-02 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 2, 1999, p. B1 Mitchell, Cheryl Ross, 'Door to Door', Sherman, Lillian, Alexander, Roslyn, Authors, Sherman, James, Haid, Carol Sherman, Wade, Kim, Plays, Haid, Shira
Author stages teddy bear story 1999-11-25 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 25, 1999, p. 93 Johnson, Bob, Plays, Niles West High School, 'Teddy Bears and Company', Authors, Feder, Stephanie, Books, Erlbach, Arlene
Author tells dark, true-life tale at last 1999-11-11 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 11, 1999, Sec. 2, p. 1 Lotte (Meyer), Liese, Authors, Books, Lerner, Leo, 'They Called Her Jewgirl', Meyer, Kurt
Author explores mother's diverse life 1999-11-04 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 4, 1999, p. 5 Color of Water, The: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother, Oakton Community College, McBride, James, Authors, Jordan, Ruth McBride, Books
Good play writing is really kid stuff 1999-09-02 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 2, 1999, Sec. 2, p. 1 Barnes, Eric Lane, Bany-Winters, Lisa, Plays, Northlight Theatre, Emanon Theater Company, Authors, Coffman, Paige, Candarelli, Karen
Book shines light on Chicago's dark history 1999-08-19 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 19, 1999, Sec. 2, p. 1 Return to the Scene of the Crime: A Guide to Infamous Places in Chicago, Crime and criminals, Authors, Lindberg, Richard, Books
Children's book profiles house of faith 1999-07-29 None Skokie Review, Thursday, July 29, 1999, p. 85 'Synagogue: House of the Jewish People, The', Van Dusen, Susan, Authors, Berkson, Rabbi Marc, Books, Religion
Prize-winner shares "Prayer 1999-04-08 None Skokie Review, Thursday, April 8, 1999, p. B7 Old Orchard Shopping Center, Authors, Gallaher, Cynthia
Holocaust's daughter 1999-03-25 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 25, 1999, p. B4 Authors, Hoffman, Helene, Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
Hollywood on Lake Michigan' : Local author chronicles notable Chicago film locations 1999-03-11 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 11, 1999, p. B3 Movies, Authors, Books, Hollywood on Lake Michigan : 100 Years of Chicago and the Movies, Bernstein, Arnie
Local artists in good company 1999-03-04 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 4, 1999, p. B4 Art, Chicago Art Scene, The, Authors, Sundell, Ivy, Books, Moses, Jacqueline
Carter admirers turn out to meet former president 1998-11-05 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 5, 1998, p. 5 Carter, Jimmy, Barnes & Noble, 'Virtues of Aging, The', Old Orchard Shopping Center, Authors, Books
'For Fidelity' examines sexuality : Local scholar and parent tackles subject entertainingly 1998-06-25 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 25, 1998, p. B3 Authors, Books, 'For Fidelity, Wallace, Catherine Miles
Columnist writes book on growing 1998-05-14 None Skokie Review, Thursday, May 14, 1998, p. A3 Gardening and gardens, 'Digging in the Dirt: Friendly Tips for the Gardener in All of Us', Hutchison, Ed, Authors, Books
Mitchard speaks to the rest of us 1998-03-12 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 12, 1998, p. D4 Mitchard, Jacquelyn, Lectures and lecturing, Authors, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
Fiction contest winners named 1998-02-26 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 26, 1998, p. 11 Star, Leanne, Stevenson, Kathy, Jacover, Jerold, Authors, Hirsch, David, Pioneer Press North Shore Fiction Writing Contest, Berman, Raeanna, Awards, prizes, etc., Rubenstein, Deborah, Handler, Morton, Competitions
St. Paul Lutheran produces student poets, pianists 1998-02-26 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 26, 1998, Sec. 1, p. 3 'Teacher's Selection: Anthology of Fifth Grade Poetry', Elmer, Kristen, Authors, Wilson, Kendra, St. Paul's Lutheran School - Student activities, Burright, Becky
Louis Brandeis Slept Here' : Lawyer pens entertaining history of Jews in America 1998-01-01 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 1, 1998, p. B1 Gleicher, David, Authors, Books, Religion - Judaism, 'Louis Brandeis Slept Here: A Slightly Cynical History of American Jews'
She leads through real vision 1997-12-04 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 4, 1997, p. 93 Disabled - Physically, Arons, Marsha, Friedman, Michelle, Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul, Authors, Books
Playwright finds plenty of material in happy family 1997-12-04 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 4, 1997, Sec. 2, p. 1 Toff, Linnea, Plays, 'Romance in D', Witt, Howard, Leaming, James, Authors, Sherman, James, Hermelin, Henrietta
A day in the life 1997-12-04 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 4, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 11 Gleicher, David, Authors, Books, Religion - Judaism, 'Louis Brandeis Slept Here: A Slightly Cynical History of American Jews'
Tales from the dark side : Author unearths tales of supernatural in 'Chicago Haunts 1997-10-30 None Skokie Review, Thursday, October 30, 1997, p. B3 Chicago Haunts: Ghostly Lore of the Windy City, Authors, Books, Bielski, Ursula
Getting her ghost : Local librarian's new book dips into the dark side in hunt for paranormal points of interest 1997-10-23 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 23, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 1 Chicago Haunts: Ghostly Lore of the Windy City, Barnes & Noble, Authors, Books, Bielski, Ursula
Northern exposure : 'Arctic Son' creators did research to achieve realism 1997-09-25 None Skokie Review, Thursday, September 25, 1997, p. B2 Barnes & Noble, Arctic Son, Authors, Books, George, Jean Craighead, Minor, Wendell
Priest finds write recipe 1997-07-24 None Skokie Review, Thursday, July 24, 1997, p. B5 'Love Adds a Little Chocolate', Laz, Father Medard, Authors, Books
Getting really into Dickens 1997-07-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, July 3, 1997, p. B5 Oakton Community College, Authors, Books, 'Dickens and the City of London', Putnam, Linda
Has stardom spoiled Jane Austen? Austen's new found popularity a mixed blessing for literary fans 1997-06-19 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 19, 1997, Sec. 2, p. 1 Jane Austen Society of North America, Thompson, Donald G., Leahy, Eileen, Kerner, Clarabeth, Leander, Ellen, Authors, Organizations and societies, Books
Writer gives dads their day 1997-06-05 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 5, 1997, p. B5 Dachman, Kenneth, Fathers' Rights, Leving, Jeffery, Authors, Books
Remembering Mike Royko : Legend got his start at Lerner 1997-05-08 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 8, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 1 Lerner Communications Inc., Newspapers, Authors, Royko, Mike
Sherlockians celebrate 25th anniversary 1997-04-17 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 17, 1997, Sec. 2, p. 1 Sawisch, Bill, Authors, Organizations and societies, France, Dennis, Anniversaries and birthdays, Criterion Bar Association, Holmes, Sherlock, Books, Kastner, Claudine, Doyle, Arthur Conan, Diamond, Susan, O'Hara, Pat
Cusack and Co. fill in the 'Blank 1997-04-10 None Skokie Review, Thursday, April 10, 1997, p. B7 Pink, Steve, Cusack, John, DeVincentis, D.V., Movies, Authors, Piven Theatre Workshop
Small battle, big book : Local composer and musician becomes Civil War author 1997-02-27 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 27, 1997, p. B1 Dick Holliday and the Bamboo Gang, Authors, Brennan, Patrick, Books, Secessionville : Assault on Charleston
Stand-up rabbi shares insights, humor in 'Life' 1997-02-20 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 20, 1997, p. B5 'Life Doesn't Get Any Better Than This: The Holiness of Little Daily Dramas', Barnes & Noble, Authors, Books, Alper, Rabbi Robert
Bookstores evolve as cultural meccas 1997-01-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 23, 1997, p. 77 Barnes & Noble, Business - Bookstores, Authors
'Space Jam' writers laugh for a living 1996-11-28 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 28, 1996, p. B4 Benvenuti, Leo, Movies, Authors, 'Space Jam', Rudnick, Steve
Honing in on black composers : Skokie man writes the book on brass music 1996-11-07 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 7, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 3 Music, Authors, Books, Horner, Aaron, Brass Music of Black Composers
Author scores big with students 1996-10-10 None Skokie Review, Thursday, October 10, 1996, p. B1 Barnes & Noble, Burton, Elizabeth, Authors, Books
Janeites show pride in author Austen 1996-09-26 None Skokie Review, Thursday, September 26, 1996, p. 81 Jane Austen Society of North America, Jarrow, Barbara R., Perlman, Judy, Kerner, Clarabeth, Goia, Margo, Authors, Organizations and societies
Romance with an edge : Writers credit 'tough love' as the key to literary success 1996-09-12 None Skokie Review, Thursday, September 12, 1996, p. 87 Authors, Chicago North Chapter of Romance Writers of America, Books
Author explores wealth of history at Navy Pier 1996-09-12 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 12, 1996, Sec. 2, p. 1 'Navy Pier: A Chicago Landmark', Versen, Walter, Authors, Books
Moving from Maxwell Street 1996-08-15 None Skokie Review, Thursday, August 15, 1996, p. B5 'Jews of Chicago, The: From Shtetl to Suburb', Authors, Books, Cutler, Irving
It's a mad, mad, mad, mad art world 1996-08-15 None Skokie Review, Thursday, August 15, 1996, p. B3 Lectures and lecturing, Barnes & Noble, Langer, Adam, Authors, 'Madness of Art, The: A guide to living and working in Chicago...', Books
Young poet's society 1996-02-29 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 29, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 7 'Twelfth Annual High School Poetry Anthology', Authors, Inglesby, Camaron, John, Stash
'Skokie pit' gives rise to a mystery : Artist channels creativity into kids' book 1996-02-15 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 15, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 1 Caftori, Netiva, Authors, Books, 'Mystery of the Skokie Pit, The'
Granny love 1996-02-01 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 1, 1996, p. 13 'That's What Grandmothers Are For', Authors, Books, Editorial, Uslander, Arlene
Author realizes his own Hoop Dream 1995-06-01 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 1, 1995, p. 85 Hoop Dreams, Authors, Books, Joravsky, Ben
Life is like, um, well, life 1995-05-18 None Skokie Review, Thursday, May 18, 1995, p. 17 Authors, Editorial
Sports authority : Skokie author writes about baseball's rise 1995-03-16 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 16, 1995, Sec. 2, p. 1 'Sport in Industrial America 1850-1921', Sports - Baseball, Authors, Books, Reiss, Steven
A photographer's crusade to save the past 1994-12-01 Skokie author Richard Cahan explores the death of Richard Nickel in a new book. Skokie Review, Thursday, December 1, 1994, p. B4 Cahan, Richard, Nickel, Richard, Authors, Books
Skokie man's book explores Nickel's death 1994-11-17 Skokie author Richard Cahan explores the death of Richard Nickel in a new book. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 17, 1994, Sec. 2, p. 1 Cahan, Richard, Nickel, Richard, Authors, Books
You have seen their faces : Author photographer offers women a mirror 1994-03-24 Skokie native Bonnie Tunick will publish her first book. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 24, 1994, Sec. 3, p. 1 Authors, Tunick, Bonnie, Books
Poet creates marriage of words, math 1993-10-14 One-time Skokie teacher R.H. Crane has written a book called "Crossed Silver. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 14, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 5 Crossed Silver, Authors, Crane, R.H., Books
Morton Grove native back to promote book 1991-05-16 Morton Grove native and writer David Mura will speak about his book "Turning Japanese: Memoirs of a Sansei" at the Skokie Public Library on May 21. Skokie Review, Thursday, May 16, 1991, p. 11 Authors, Books, Mura, David, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits, 'Turning Japanese: Memoirs of a Sansei'
Peek at the week 1991-02-28 Jerry Meites will speak about the "History of the Jews in Chicago," at the Skokie Public Library on March 5. Meites is the author of the book which was first published in 1924 and then reissued last fall. Skokie Review, Thursday, February 28, 1991, p. 81 Authors, Meites, Jerry, Religion - Judaism, Books, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits, History of the Jews in Chicago, The
Communication easy for deaf writer 1990-11-29 Henry Kisor, a book reviewer for the Sun-Times who has been deaf since the age of three, will talk about his new book "What's that Pig Outdoors? A Memoir of Deafness" on December 3. Skokie Review, Thursday, November 29, 1990, p. 119 'What's that Pig Outdoors? A Memoir of Deafness', Kisor, Henry, Authors, Books
Football referee to speak 1990-02-08 Skokie resident Jerry Markbreit, NFL referee and co-author of "Born to Referee," will speak in the Skokie Public Library on February 8. Skokie Review, Thursday, February 8, 1990, p. 131 'Born to Referee', Authors, Markbreit, Jerry, Books, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits
News Digest 1990-01-04 Popular young Russian poet Sasha Karpenko will read and discuss his poetry at the Skokie Public Library on January 8. The program is sponsored by the Illinois State Library. Skokie Review, Thursday, January 4, 1990, p. 7 Karpenko, Sasha, Authors, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits
Arts and Letters series 1989-11-02 Ruth Schvertfeger, editor and translator of "Women of Theressien-Stadt: Voices From a Concentration Camp" will speak at Skokie Public Library on November 15. Skokie Review, Thursday, November 2, 1989, p. 121 Women of Theressien-Stadt: Voices From a Concentration Camp, Lectures and lecturing, Authors, Books, Schvertfeger, Ruth, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits
No Title 1989-10-21 Skokie resident Ada Kahn recently published a book entitled "Encyclopedia of Phobias, Fears and Anxieties. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Saturday, October 21, 1989, Sec. 1, p. 1 Kahn, Ada, Authors, Books, Encyclopedia of Phobias, Fears and Anxieties
Take your job and shove it, author says 1989-09-14 Bonnie Miller Rubin, author of "Time Out: How to Take a Year (More or Less) Off Without Jeopardizing Your Job, Your Family or Your Bank Account," spoke at Skokie Public Library on September 12. Skokie Review, Thursday, September 14, 1989, p. 4 'Time Out: How to Take a Year (more or less) Off Without Jeopardizing Your Job...', Rubin, Bonnie Miller, Authors, Books, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits
Help for the lonesome profession 1989-09-14 Skokie author Eva Gross and members of the Grassfield Writers' Collective meet once a month in Gross' home to give support to aspiring writers. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 14, 1989, Sec. 1, p. 3 Gross, Eva, Grassfield Writers' Collective, Authors, Organizations and societies
Author 'unravels' the threads of her novel 1989-08-03 Susan Sussman, author of the novel "Dieter", talked to more than 150 people as part of Skokie Public Library's Arts and Letters series. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 3, 1989, Sec. 1, p. 1 'Dieter, The', Sussman, Susan, Authors, Books, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits
Author of North Shore novel to talk at library 1989-07-20 Evanston resident Susan Sussman, author of the novel "The Dieter", will give a talk at Skokie Public Library on July 25. Skokie Review, Thursday, July 20, 1989, p. 8 'Dieter, The', Sussman, Susan, Authors, Books, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits
Author Susan Sussman to speak 1989-07-13 Susan Sussman, author of the book "The Dieter", will speak at Skokie Public Library on July 25. Skokie Review, Thursday, July 13, 1989, p. 89 'Dieter, The', Sussman, Susan, Authors, Books, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits
No Title 1989-06-08 George Sackheim has lived in Skokie for 20 years with his wife Esther. George has just signed a contract for his 102nd book. He has been the Chairman of the Environmental Commission of Skokie which merged with the Village's Board of Health. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 8, 1989, Sec. 1, p. 1 Skokie - Board of Health, Authors, Sackheim, Esther, Skokie - Residents, Books, Sackheim, George
The Write Stuff: Skokie authors' books selling well 1988-12-01 Several Skokie residents have published books. Skokie Review, Thursday, December 1, 1988, p. 4 Authors, Books, Skokie - Residents
Library: Australian poet to read 1988-11-10 Australian poet Les Murray will read from his works on November 26 at the Skokie Public Library. Murrary's visit is part of the library participation in a statewide literacy and cultural exchange with Australia during Australia's centennial. Skokie Review, Thursday, November 10, 1988, p. 25 Murray, Les, Authors, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits, Bridging the Distance
Aussie author kicks off literary exchange program 1988-10-27 To mark the celebration of Australia's bicentennial a year-ling library and literary exchange program has been initiated between Australia and Illinois. The Skokie Public Library will present a lecture by Australian author Frank Moorehouse on October 27. Skokie Review, Thursday, October 27, 1988, p. 82 Moorehouse, Frank, Authors, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits
Libraries: Australian author featured 1988-10-13 As part of Skokie Public Library's participation in Bridging the Distance, an Illinois State Library program that matches Illinois libraries with Australian libraries, Australian author Frank Moorhouse will read from his works on October 27 in the library Skokie Review, Thursday, October 13, 1988, p. 77 Moorehouse, Frank, Authors, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits
Novelist's love story set amid Holocaust horror 1988-09-01 Skokie resident William Mishell just published "Kaddish for Kovno," a book in which the author talks about three years of Nazi occupation in Lithuania and a year in The Dachau Concentration Camp. Skokie Review, Thursday, September 1, 1988, p. 64 Dachau (Concentration camp), Kaddish for Kovno, Authors, Mishell, William, Books, Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
Math just as cultural as art, says professor 1988-09-01 Skokie resident Eli Maor who published the book "To Infinity and Beyond" will talk about math's beauty and its cultural relationship with art at Skokie Public Library on September 7. Skokie Review, Thursday, September 1, 1988, p. 6 'To Infinity and Beyond', Authors, Maor, Eli, Books, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits
Fortune penning lifetime of stories 1988-07-07 Gwendoline Fortune, a Skokie resident and former teacher, college professor and lecturer, has just finished writing her first novel. Her short stories have earned many prizes. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 7, 1988, Sec. 2, p. 1 Authors, Books, Fortune, Gwendoline
Library: Inside Writing and Publishing 1988-03-24 Ada Kahn, co-author of "Midlife Health: Every Woman's Guide to Feeling Good", will talk about technical and medical publications on March 26 at Skokie Public Library. Skokie Review, Thursday, March 24, 1988, p. 81 'Midlife Health: Every Woman's Guide to Feeling Good', Kahn, Ada, Authors, Books, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits
Library: Writing and publishing series 1988-03-03 Skokie Public Library, together with five other suburban libraries, will sponsor a seminar called "Inside Writing and Publishing." The seminar will be held during the month of March. Skokie Review, Thursday, March 3, 1988, p. 66 Authors, Inside Writing and Publishing, Books, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits
Skokian gets inside look at white supremacists 1987-12-31 Andy Oakley, a Skokie resident who infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan and other neo-Nazi organizations, has recorded his experiences in a book. Skokie Review, Thursday, December 31, 1987, p. 5 Authors, Books, Oakley, Andy, Ku Klux Klan
Carters still not just plains folk 1987-06-11 Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn appeared recently at Marshall Field's in Old Orchard Shopping Center to sign copies of their new book, "Everything to Gain: Making the Most of the Rest of Your Life. Skokie Review, Thursday, June 11, 1987, p. 7 Carter, Jimmy, Authors, Everything to Gain: Making the Most of the Rest of Your Life, Books, Carter, Rosalynn
Book offers middle-age women tips on feeling good 1987-06-04 Ada Kahn has co-authored "Midlife Health: Every Woman's Guide to Feeling Good. Skokie Review, Thursday, June 4, 1987, p. 61 'Midlife Health: Every Woman's Guide to Feeling Good', Kahn, Ada, Authors, Books
Athens had Socrates, Skokie has Friedman 1987-02-05 Les Friedman, a writer and a member of the Skokie Creative Writer's Association, is working on a book of philosophy. Skokie Review, Thursday, February 5, 1987, p. 9 Skokie Creative Writer's Association, Authors, Friedman, Les, Books
Poems, stories capture feelings of growing old 1987-01-22 Skokie authors Mary Sass and Eva Gross have combined their efforts to produce a book for senior citizens entitled "Autumn Dreams. Skokie Review, Thursday, January 22, 1987, p. 7 Sass, Mary, Authors, Gross, Eva, Aged, Books, Autumn Dreams
Israeli writers featured in series 1986-09-04 Amos Oz, Israel's most renowned novelist, will speak on October 27 at the Horwich/Kaplan JCC in Skokie. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 4, 1986, Sec. 1, p. 7 Lectures and lecturing, Authors, Mayer Kaplan Jewish Community Center, Oz, Amos
Series to feature Bellow 1986-03-13 Saul Bellow, a Nobel prize-winning author, will speak at the Mayer Kaplan Jewish Community Center on April 17. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 13, 1986, Sec. 1, p. 14 Bellow, Saul, Lectures and lecturing, Mayer Kaplan Jewish Community Center, Authors
Blame Chicago Fire on comet, not cow: author 1986-01-23 Skokie resident Mel Waskin's new book, "Mrs. O'Leary's Comet!" states that the Chicago Fire may have been fueled by the earth's collision with a comet. Skokie Review, Thursday, January 23, 1986, p. 62 Authors, History, Waskin, Mel
Wiesel to speak in Skokie 1985-03-14 Elie Weisel, noted author, teacher and Chairman of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, will appear in a two-part lecture series at Niles North High School. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 14, 1985, Sec. 1, p. 8 Wiesel, Elie, Lectures and lecturing, Niles North High School, Authors
Hockey nut takes shot as author for the fans 1984-12-13 Lisa Levine, a Skokie resident and editorial assistant at the Lerner Newspapers, recently published a book called "Black Hawk Profiles. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 13, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 9 Chicago Blackhawks, Black Hawk Profiles, Sports - Hockey, Authors, Levine, Lisa, Books
Writers to share works 1984-08-12 Writers and poets will share their original works at Skokie Public Library's Open Reading on August 14. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, August 12, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 5 Authors, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits
Author of book on Nazi pact faces local critics 1984-05-17 Edwin Black, author of The Transfer Agreement, a book that has ignited controversy in the local Jewish community, spoke about his book before an audience of more than 1,500 on May 10 at Centre East Auditorium. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 17, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 1 Lectures and lecturing, 'Transfer Agreement, The', Authors, Books, Black, Edwin
Kid-authors motto: Write-on! 1984-04-15 Mary Radmacher, Chief Librarian of Skokie Public Library, attended the third annual Young Author's Conference at Edison School in Morton Grove. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, April 15, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 1 Skokie Public Library - Employees, Authors, Radmacher, Mary
Local author helps sufferers with guide book 1983-06-02 Ada P. Kahn, a Skokie resident and author of several books, has had a new book called Arthritis published by Contemporary Books, Inc. The News, Thursday, June 2, 1983, p. 8 Arthritis, Kahn, Ada, Authors, Books
Teachers write own book 1983-05-19 Three Old Orchard Junior High School teachers have collaborated in the writing of a history workbook. The News, Thursday, May 19, 1983, p. 7 Public School District 68 - Teachers and personnel, History, Authors, Books, Old Orchard Junior High School
Writers bloc: Group gives local authors chance to get in print 1983-03-06 The Skokie Creative Writer's Association meets once a month at Skokie Public Library. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, March 6, 1983, Sec. 1, p. 1 Skokie Creative Writer's Association, Authors, Organizations and societies
Prize-winning books at library 1983-02-24 The winners of this year's John Newberry prize for children's literature have been announced. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 24, 1983, Sec. 1, p. 1 Authors, Books, Awards, prizes, etc.
Learn to freelance at library workshop 1981-09-13 Jerold Kellman of Skokie, the author of "A Writer's Guide to Chicago," will conduct a workshop called "How To Sell What You Write" at the library on Sept. 15. Admission is free. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, September 13, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 3 Kellman, Jerold, 'Writer's Guide to Chicago, A', Authors, Books, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits
Cancer patient writes booklet 1981-08-02 Morton Liebling of Skokie, who was operated on for lung cancer four years ago, has written a book on physical therapy for post-surgical cancer patients. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, August 2, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 2 Diseases - Cancer, Authors, Liebling, Morton, Books
Skokie kid pens poem, wins prize 1980-02-21 Craig Roth, a student at Old Orchard Junior High, had a poem published in the magazine "Cricket". Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 21, 1980, Sec. 1, p. 2 Authors, Roth, Craig
Teens need encouragement as they mature 1978-06-08 Psychotherapist Shirley Gould gives advice to parents of teenagers in her latest book. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 8, 1978, Sec. 2, p. 2 Gould, Shirley, Authors
Skokians produce second plain-talk sex education book 1977-08-18 Three Skokie residents write sex education title, "Sex Education for Today's Child". Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 18, 1977, Sec. 2, p. 3 Sex education, Authors, Telman, Judith, Weiss, Caroline, Uslander, Arlene
Eva Gross 1977-05-12 Eva Gross won an award and a scholarship for her book of children's stories. The News, Thursday, May 12, 1977, p. 18 Gross, Eva, Authors
Poet is guest 1975-06-12 Lisel Mueller, author, is scheduled to give two programs at the Library. The News, Thursday, June 12, 1975, p. 18 Authors, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits