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Hebrew Book Week back in full force, even as Israeli literary giant is missed

Faygie Holt and Israel HayomJune 17, 2022

“Occasionally, I’ll meet editors there or famous illustrators, in which I case I get their autographs. It’s a big, exciting event,” says Shirley Waisman, a book illustrator and a coordinator of the Israel chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.

Israelis attend the annual Hebrew Book Week in Tel Aviv on June 15, 2022. Photo by Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90.

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Female Hebrew authors eclipse males for first time, according to National Library

June 7, 2022

It also noted a resurgence in the book market was evident in 2021, following a COVID-related slump in 2020.

“Books Published in Israel 2016-2020.” Credit: The National Library of Israel.

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