Michael Kimmel and Jonathan Alexandratos

About this episode

Michael Kimmel discusses his new book 'Playmakers' with Jonathan Alexandratos.

Tuesday, February 17: P&T Knitwear was pleased to welcome Michael Kimmel to celebrate and discuss his new book, Playmakers ; the untold story of the first-generation Jewish American toymakers. Michael was joined in conversation by Jonathan Alexandratos author of Free with Every Kid's Meal . 

People in this episode

Guests: Michael Kimmel, Jonathan Alexandratos

Topics covered

• books
• toymakers
• Jewish American history

Keywords

• Playmakers
• Free with Every Kid's Meal

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Playmakers, Free with Every Kid's Meal

Books & works: Playmakers, Free with Every Kid's Meal

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