Zipporah feldman biography for kids
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All of the characters that appear in Kathryn Lasky'sDreams in the Golden Country. Some of the characters appear in the film adaptation and stage play.
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Zipporah Feldman[]
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Zipporah "Zippy" Feldman (born June 23, 1891)[1][2] was a Russian Jewish immigrant, who settled in New York City with her family. She was the third daughter of Sarah and Yekl, and the younger sister of Tovah and Miriam. In 1903, Zipporah, her mother, and sisters immigrated to New York City, where they joined her father. Zipporah aspired to become an actress, after attending the Yiddish theater. Her best friends were Blu Wolf and Yitzy Silver.
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Blu Wolf[]
Bluma "Blu" Wolf (born c. 1891)[3] was the German Jewish best friend of Zipporah Feldman. She spoke a mix of Polish and German. Blu lived with her family at 20 Orchard Street, just down the street from Zipporah. After Blu's father abandoned his family in November 1903, Blu took on more responsibility at home and fell behind Zipporah. However, Blu was eventually promoted to the seventh grade, thanks to help from Zipporah.
Miriam Feldman[]
Miriam O'Malley (née Feldman; born c. 1888)[2] was the second daughter of Sarah an
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Kathryn Lasky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kathryn Lasky | |
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| Born | (1944-06-24) June 24, 1944 (age 80) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Pen name | E. L. Swann |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Notable awards | Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers' Literature; National Jewish Book Award; Newbery Honor |
| Spouse | Christopher Knight |
Kathryn Lasky (born June 24, 1944) is an American children's writer who also writes for adults under the names Kathryn Lasky Knight and E. L. Swann. Her children's books include several Dear America books, The Royal Diaries books, Sugaring Time, The Night Journey, Wolves of the Beyond, and the Guardians of Ga'Hoole series. Her awards include Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers' Literature, National Jewish Book Award, and Newbery Honor.
Biography
Kathryn Lasky grew up in Indianapolis. She is Jewish and of Russian descent. She is married to Christopher Knight, with whom she lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She received a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Michigan and a master's degree in early childhood education from Wheelock College.
She was the 2011 winner of the Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers' Literature.
She is the author of over one hundred books. Her mos