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The Library, in partnership with Adventures by the Book, presents an exclusive pre-release celebration of Girls of the Glimmer Factory, the latest novel from Jennifer Coburn, author of Cradles of the Reich. Set against the backdrop of WWII, this poignant tale of resistance, friendship, and the dangers of propaganda is inspired by the true story of Theresienstadt. Meet the author and hear her discuss this moving story about two women on opposite sides of history—Hannah, a Jewish prisoner fighting to reveal the truth, and Hilde, a Nazi loyalist desperate to make a name for herself in the Reich Ministry of Propaganda.
This event is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come, first-served, subject to availability. Limited preferred seating is available with purchase of Girls of the Glimmer Factory through Adventures by the Book. Please visit https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/jennifer-coburn-1-22-25/ for more information.
About Girls of the Glimmer Factory: Hannah longs for the days when she used to be free, but now, she is a Jewish prisoner at Theresienstadt, a model ghetto where the Nazis plan to make a propaganda film to convince the world that the Jewish people are living well in the camps. But Hannah will do anything to show the world the truth. Along with other young resistance members, they vow to disrupt the filming and derail the increasingly frequent deportations to death camps in the east.
Hilde is a true believer in the Nazi cause, working in the Reich Ministry of Enlightenment and Propaganda. Though they're losing the war, Hilde hasn't lost faith. She can't stop the Allied bombings, but she can help the party create a documentary that will renew confidence in Hitler's plans for Jewish containment. When the filming of Hitler Gives a City to the Jews faces production problems due to resistance, Hilde finds herself in a position to finally make a name for herself. And when she recognizes Hannah, an old childhood friend, she knows she can use their friendship to get the film back on track.
Jennifer Coburn is the author of Cradles of the Reich, a historical novel about three very different women living at a Nazi Lebensborn breeding home at the start of World War ll. She has also published a mother-daughter travel memoir, We'll Always Have Paris, as well as six contemporary women's novels. Additionally, Jennifer has contributed to five literary anthologies, including A Paris All Your Own. Jennifer lives in San Diego with her husband, William. Their daughter, Katie is currently in graduate school. When Jennifer is not going down historical research rabbit holes, she volunteers with So Say We All, a live storytelling organization, where she is a performer, producer, and performance coach. She is also an active volunteer with Reality Changers, a nonprofit that supports low-income high school students in becoming the first in their families to attend college.