sunday/27
“Heroic Children: Untold Stories of the Unconquerable.” Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses his book about nine children who survived the Holocaust, joined by Michael Thaler, former president of Holocaust Center of Northern California. Co-presented by Congregations Beth Sholom and Chevra Thilim. At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 1:30 p.m. Free. www.jewishcommunitylibrary.org
tuesday/29
“The Beautiful Possible.” Amy Gottlieb reads from her first novel about a postwar love triangle among an American rabbi, his wife and a German Jewish refugee. At Books Inc., 1491 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. 7 p.m. Free. www.booksinc.net/berkeley (see story, p. 26)
wednesday/30
“Two Among the Righteous Few.” Marty Brounstein discusses his book about a couple who saved dozens of Dutch Jews during the Holocaust. At Congregation Beth Jacob, 1550 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City. 4:30 p.m. Free. Also April 6 at King Library, 150 E. Fernando St., San Jose. 5 p.m. Free. www.martyabrounstein.com/events
tuesday/5
“A Reading by the Mavens.” Presentation by poets Chana Bloch and Sharon Dolin. At Kehilla Community Synagogue, 1300 Grand Ave., Piedmont. 7 p.m. $10 donation. www.kehillasynagogue.org
wednesday/6
Anne and Robert Cowan Writers Awards. Presentations to winner Michael David Lukas and runner-up Jason K. Friedman, with conversation led by Dan Schifrin and a reception. At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. www.jewishcommunitylibrary.org