"A Secret Star", historical fiction, written for both young adults and adults, is the story of a Jewish child hidden by Polish Christians during WWII. Author will discuss why she wrote the book, how it was researched, themes and values she incorporated in the story, and how she added richness and detail drawing on her own experiences. She grew up in southern CA and earned her BA, MA, and PhD in English Literature from UCAL Berkeley.
"A Secret Star", historical fiction, written for both young adults and adults, is the story of a Jewish child hidden by Polish Christians during WWII. Author will discuss why she wrote the book, how it was researched, themes and values she incorporated in the story, and how she added richness and detail drawing on her own experiences. She grew up in southern CA and earned her BA, MA, and PhD in English Literature from UCAL Berkeley.