Bobbi katz biography of rory

Personal

Born May 2, 1933, in Newburgh, NY; daughter of George and Margaret Shapiro; married Harold D. Katz (an optometrist), July 15, 1956; children: Joshua, Lori.

Education: Goucher College, B.A. (with honors), 1954; also studied at Hebrew University.

Bobbi katz biography of rory

Politics: Democrat. Religion: Unitarian.

Addresses

Home—Cornwall, NY. [email protected].

Career

Freelance writer and fashion editor in New York, NY, 1954-55; Department of Welfare, Newburgh, NY, social worker, 1956-59; Headstart, Newburgh, social worker, 1966-67.

Greater Cornwall School District, creative writing consultant; Arts in Action radio program, host, 1969-71; Newburgh NAACP, education chairman, 1964-47; Orange County SANE and Citizens for Peace, chairman, 1960-61.

Member

Authors Guild, Phi Beta Kappa.

Awards, Honors

National Council of Teachers of English Notable Book designation, 2001, for A Rumpus of Rhymes.

Writings

FOR CHILDREN

I'll Build My Friend a Mountain, Scholas