Temim Fruchter
@temim
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CITY OF LAUGHTER (Grove Atlantic, 2024) | Writer + queer anti-Zionist Jew | she/her | 2020 Rona Jaffe Award | Repped by @imaginarysmd | Co-host @petesreading 🍉
Brooklyn, NY
Joined March 2009
@nytimesbooks reviews my debut!!! "City of Laughter argues that flouting convention makes space for more authentic, expansive stories and more authentic, expansive lives." ✨I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS IS REAL.✨
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In the words of Nelson Mandela: it always seems impossible until it’s done. My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it. I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
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RT @bradlander: Hope and solidarity won tonight, and will win again in November. Congratulations, @ZohranKMamdani.
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RT @CynthiaNixon: Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim democratic socialist has won the NYC primary for Mayor!!!!!!.
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RT @CynthiaNixon: Run don’t walk to GO VOTE FOR ZOHRAN MAMDANI FOR NYC Mayor!!! . Rank Zohran #1.Brad Lander #2 .Adrienne Adams/Scott S….
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LET'S DO THIS! Hydrate, gather your friends and fam, and get out and vote, NYC! Rank @ZohranKMamdani and @bradlander and whatever you do, DO NOT RANK CUOMO.
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RT @Workshops4Gaza: Thread of upcoming workshops that are still very under-enrolled! Please help spread the word and register for one or tw….
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RT @ZohranKMamdani: HAPPY PRIDE NYC 🌈 I won’t just be your ally in words but in action, policy and funding—12 months a year. .
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Delighted and honored to learn that City of Laughter was @nypl ‘s book of the day yesterday! 🥰😍.
In 'City of Laughter' by Temim Fruchter, reeling from her father's death and her first queer breakup, Shiva delves into family history and Jewish folklore and lands in Poland walking the paths of her ancestors to find a sense of belonging. #BookOfTheDay:
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Next Thursday! Our last Pete's of the season! Hope to see you there! (And so excited to celebrate co-host @briangresko 's new book! 🤩).
Come on down to Pete's to close out the season with us! Next Thursday, May 15th, brilliance from Anelise Chen (CLAM DOWN), series co-host @briangresko (YOU MUST GO ON), & Emma Smith Stevens (THE AUSTRALIAN), w/hosts @both_and_yes & Brian Gresko, & books from @greenlightbklyn
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RT @ZohranKMamdani: I just got word that our campaign passed 300,000 doors knocked since we launched our volunteer field program. With al….
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Hope to see you tomorrow, friends!.
Join us on Thursday, April 17th at Pete's for readings from @jeremypgordon (SEE FRIENDSHIP), Jane Pek (THE VERIFIERS), Anton Solomonik (REALISTIC FICTION) & @TruckLesbian (A/S/L), along with hosts @temim & @briangresko , with books provided by our partner @greenlightbklyn !
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My dudes, Rebecca Novack’s brilliant and audacious debut MURDER BIMBO is coming and I am so, so excited.
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So excited for this!.
Don't miss the @ptknitwear paperback launch event for MEMORY PIECE next Tuesday (3/25)!!! 🔥🚲. Lisa Ko will be joined by special guests @temim, Jennifer Baker, @xbennyboo, and Nina Sharma. More details can be found here:
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RT @gazafunds: There is no time to despair. We continue to work every day to get support to our people on the ground. Esims are desperately….
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RT @rielleisack: dear followers: do pitch me at my work email (arielle@thebaffler.com) I am especially interested in Gaza coverage, book re….
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