Time to get your tickets to the G.W. Klein speech is running out. We are receiving many phone calls from people who want to purchase tickets. The cost is attendance at a book discussion (the last one is September 4) and a documentary screening (September 6 and 9), or 5 non-perishable items to help alleviate hunger. Bring your 5 items today to the Laredo Public Library or to the library at John B. Alexander High School.
Ms. Klein has said that she is so touched by the community response that she can hardly wait until she gets to Laredo to see the group of people who are so giving and loving towards others.
Remember, you can buy Gerda Weissmann Klein's book at B. Dalton's located in Mall Del Norte.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
Rachel Siegel to speak at library and civic center
The young author of Stories of Moral Courage in the Face of Evil, who was 12 years old when she started the project for her bat mitzvah, will be speaking, selling and signing her book from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the HEB multipurpose room in the Laredo Public Library on September 11.
She will also speak at the Laredo Civic Center at 7:00 PM before Gerda Weissmann Klein's speech.
This is a great way for the younger community to connect to the Holocaust and Klein's message of tolerance. Siegel's book profiles non-Jews who heroically gave aid during World War II. The proceeds benefit those non-Jews.
If there are classes interested in seeing Miss Siegel speak at the library, please contact the library in advance as there is limited seating.
Contact Maria at the library: (956) 795-2400, extension 2225.
Articles on Miss Siegel:
Laredo Morning Times
People Newspapers
She will also speak at the Laredo Civic Center at 7:00 PM before Gerda Weissmann Klein's speech.
This is a great way for the younger community to connect to the Holocaust and Klein's message of tolerance. Siegel's book profiles non-Jews who heroically gave aid during World War II. The proceeds benefit those non-Jews.
If there are classes interested in seeing Miss Siegel speak at the library, please contact the library in advance as there is limited seating.
Contact Maria at the library: (956) 795-2400, extension 2225.
Articles on Miss Siegel:
Laredo Morning Times
People Newspapers
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Second Book Discussion
Response for the second book discussion was wonderful, with 59 people participating.
The last discussion will be September 4 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, so we hope you plan to make it! B. Dalton's at Mall Del Norte has recently bought copies of the book so people who have not had a chance to get it can buy a copy before the discussion. The talk around town is focused on this book and the issues raised by Ms. Klein's story. We are all on the same page, working together to learn to understand and help each other.
Check out the Pictures section to see photos from the book discussions.
The last discussion will be September 4 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, so we hope you plan to make it! B. Dalton's at Mall Del Norte has recently bought copies of the book so people who have not had a chance to get it can buy a copy before the discussion. The talk around town is focused on this book and the issues raised by Ms. Klein's story. We are all on the same page, working together to learn to understand and help each other.
Check out the Pictures section to see photos from the book discussions.
Monday, August 18, 2008
First Book Discussion
The turnout from the first book discussion this past Saturday was wonderful.
There were approximately 35 people in attendance for the first discussion led by librarian Pam Burrell. Emotions ran high as scenes from the book and the meaning of victim, oppressor and bystander were discussed. Reading, usually a solitary pursuit, became a group activity. The next book discussion is scheduled for Wednesday, August 20, at the Laredo Public Library from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. August 16th participants are welcome to come again and everyone else in town is invited to experience a book which will make you examine your own life and actions. If you have not read the book, come anyway.
These book discussions are a great way to get into the G.W. Klein speech at the Laredo Civic Center and we hope you come and join us.
There were approximately 35 people in attendance for the first discussion led by librarian Pam Burrell. Emotions ran high as scenes from the book and the meaning of victim, oppressor and bystander were discussed. Reading, usually a solitary pursuit, became a group activity. The next book discussion is scheduled for Wednesday, August 20, at the Laredo Public Library from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. August 16th participants are welcome to come again and everyone else in town is invited to experience a book which will make you examine your own life and actions. If you have not read the book, come anyway.
These book discussions are a great way to get into the G.W. Klein speech at the Laredo Civic Center and we hope you come and join us.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Another book discussion added!
Response to One City, One Book has been wonderful, so the library has added another book discussion on Thursday, September 4th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Laredo Public Library.
Nevertheless, you still have to attend only one book discussion and the documentary screening to get a ticket into Gerda Weissmann Klein's speech at the Laredo Civic Center.
Thanks for your support!
Nevertheless, you still have to attend only one book discussion and the documentary screening to get a ticket into Gerda Weissmann Klein's speech at the Laredo Civic Center.
Thanks for your support!
Saturday, August 9, 2008
First Book Discussion & New Pics
We are asking everybody to start reading Gerda Weissmann Klein's All But My Life because the first book discussion will be on August 16th, 2008 at the Laredo Public Library from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. Even if you haven't read the book, please feel free to come and listen to find out what's going on and what the program is all about. Don't be scared to join in on the conversation - we definitely encourage it! Please don't miss out on this opportunity; you won't forget it.
Before the book, you can learn a bit about G.W. Klein:
Her Wikipedia page
The Gerda and Kurt Klein Foundation
Holocaust Personal History for Gerda and Kurt Klein
Her IMDb page
There are new pictures from the August 4th press conference at the Laredo Public Library. Check 'em out!
Before the book, you can learn a bit about G.W. Klein:
Her Wikipedia page
The Gerda and Kurt Klein Foundation
Holocaust Personal History for Gerda and Kurt Klein
Her IMDb page
There are new pictures from the August 4th press conference at the Laredo Public Library. Check 'em out!
Thursday, August 7, 2008
ATPE works with the Foundation
The United ISD local chapter of the Association of Texas Professional Educators is selling raffle tickets to alleviate hunger. Each ticket is $1.00 and prizes include:
1st Prize: $750.00 worth of gas cards
2nd Prize: $500.00 worth of gas cards
3rd Prize: $250.00 worth of gas cards
Contact an ATPE member or call President Beverly Herrera at (956) 744-8702.
1st Prize: $750.00 worth of gas cards
2nd Prize: $500.00 worth of gas cards
3rd Prize: $250.00 worth of gas cards
Contact an ATPE member or call President Beverly Herrera at (956) 744-8702.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Radio Spots
We started off the morning with Mad Dog on FM 94.9 radio promoting the One City, One Book program and Food for Thought Foundation. Then we appeared with Sammy the House on FM 106.1 radio urging the citizens of Laredo to get involved by reading, donating and caring.
For more information on One City, One Book, you can go to
http://www.laredolibrary.org/
or call Pam Burrell at (956) 795-2400 ext. 2268
For more information on One City, One Book, you can go to
http://www.laredolibrary.org/
or call Pam Burrell at (956) 795-2400 ext. 2268
Monday, August 4, 2008
One City, One Book and Laredo Center for the Arts
Today was the kickoff for the One City, One Book program that the foundation is supporting and assisting.
There are 20 copies of Gerda W. Klein's All But My Life ready to check out at the Laredo Public Library. If you want your own copy, B. Dalton's at Mall Del Norte is selling the book for $14.00. We know you will want your own copy because it is a book that you will read time after time. You can also buy the book online and learn about Gerda Weissmann Klein's foundation, The Gerda and Kurt Klein Foundation.
Our foundation started because we were inspired by the fact that one woman could do so much to help the world. It all started with Gerda Weismann Klein.
Monday, September 8th, we have an art event scheduled at the Laredo Center for the Arts. We will have musical guests from the community and we're looking for poets who are interested in writing on the topic of indifference towards others and/or the success that can be found through unity. You can comment on the blog or e-mail us at laredofoodforthought@yahoo.com if you are interested!
Check out the Pictures section for pics of founders Carmen Escamilla and Beverly Herrera and representative from the Laredo Public Library Homero Vasquez-Garcia speaking at Laredo City Hall in front of Mayor Raul Salinas and city council members at the invitation of Councilman Hector Garcia. We want to thank the city council for waiving the fees for the Laredo Civic Center so Gerda Weissmann Klein can speak to our citizens. They will also be helping with a reception for Mrs. Klein before the speech. Their support only reinforces the idea that this is a community-wide effort, and this could not be possible without various leaders and citizens of Laredo.
Thank you for your continued support!
There are 20 copies of Gerda W. Klein's All But My Life ready to check out at the Laredo Public Library. If you want your own copy, B. Dalton's at Mall Del Norte is selling the book for $14.00. We know you will want your own copy because it is a book that you will read time after time. You can also buy the book online and learn about Gerda Weissmann Klein's foundation, The Gerda and Kurt Klein Foundation.
Our foundation started because we were inspired by the fact that one woman could do so much to help the world. It all started with Gerda Weismann Klein.
Monday, September 8th, we have an art event scheduled at the Laredo Center for the Arts. We will have musical guests from the community and we're looking for poets who are interested in writing on the topic of indifference towards others and/or the success that can be found through unity. You can comment on the blog or e-mail us at laredofoodforthought@yahoo.com if you are interested!
Check out the Pictures section for pics of founders Carmen Escamilla and Beverly Herrera and representative from the Laredo Public Library Homero Vasquez-Garcia speaking at Laredo City Hall in front of Mayor Raul Salinas and city council members at the invitation of Councilman Hector Garcia. We want to thank the city council for waiving the fees for the Laredo Civic Center so Gerda Weissmann Klein can speak to our citizens. They will also be helping with a reception for Mrs. Klein before the speech. Their support only reinforces the idea that this is a community-wide effort, and this could not be possible without various leaders and citizens of Laredo.
Thank you for your continued support!
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