The Lawrence Sanders Symposium: Author Omer Friedlander and Agent Janet Silver
7 pm | Wednesday, March 13 | Majestic Palm Room
Omer Friedlander was born in Jerusalem in 1994 and grew up in Tel Aviv. His debut story collection, The Man Who Sold Air in the Holy Land, won the Association of Jewish Libraries Fiction Award and was a finalist for the Wingate Prize. The book was longlisted for the Story Prize and chosen as a Sophie Brody Medal Honor Book. Omer earned a BA in English Literature from the University of Cambridge, England, and an MFA from Boston University, where he was supported by the Saul Bellow Fellowship.
Janet Silver represents a roster of bestselling and award-winning authors of literary fiction, creative nonfiction, memoir, and poetry. Her list of acclaimed clients includes Cheryl Strayed, Anthony Marra, Monique Truong, and Safiya Sinclair. Janet brings in-depth knowledge of the publishing industry and extensive editorial experience to her work as an agent.
Free event open to the public. More information at 561-297-2974. Please call 5 days in advance of event for disability accomodations.
