Two author portraits and event details for the Jewish Book Festival are centered against a white background with purple accents and book illustrations.

Paperny Family JCC

General Admission

Join us for a special presentation with Zev Cohen and Joanne Kormylo. Calgary&rsquo;s Zev Cohen &mdash; Are You Still Alive?Set during the Holocaust, this historical novel based on true events follows Emil Grossman as he struggles to survive Nazi persecution. Through love, courage, and the bonds he forms with others, Emil finds the strength to keep fighting for a future amid unimaginable hardship. Calgary&rsquo;s Joanne Kormylo &mdash; The Resistance DaughterSet in Poland during World War II, this gripping historical novel follows Anna Kowalski, who joins the Polish Resistance and risks her life to rescue Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto. Inspired by true stories,&nbsp; it is a powerful tale of courage, sacrifice, love, and the determination tosurvive. Join us for an evening of books, stories, and conversation.

Join us for a special presentation with Zev Cohen and Joanne Kormylo. Calgary’s Zev Cohen — Are You Still Alive?Set during the Holocaust, this historical novel based on true events follows Emil Grossman as he struggles to survive Nazi persecution. Through love, courage, and the bonds he forms with others, Emil finds the strength to keep fighting for a future amid unimaginable hardship. Calgary’s Joanne Kormylo — The Resistance DaughterSet in Poland during World War II, this gripping historical novel follows Anna Kowalski, who joins the Polish Resistance and risks her life to rescue Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto. Inspired by true stories,  it is a powerful tale of courage, sacrifice, love, and the determination tosurvive. Join us for an evening of books, stories, and conversation.

Paperny Family JCC

Jewish Book Festival Presents Zev Cohen & Joanne Kormylo

1607 90 Ave SW

General Admission

Free

Add a donation