Goldie Alexander

Goldie Alexander was born in Melbourne, 6 September 1936. Her parents were Polish migrants. ==Style==

A review of Hedgeburners described Alexander as "an experienced writer for primary-age children" and praised the "compelling plot, convincing characterization" and natural language used in the work. A reviewer for the non-fiction book Talking about Your Weight noted that the work offered "good information and interesting insights" about the topic and they felt that it would not make readers self-conscious. They noted that the focus was on "balance and solutions" and that information on eating disorders was not sensationalized. ==Bibliography==

• Scholarship for the Romanian Writers Exchange Program September 2005 • Australian Society of Authors Mentor program 2005–2006, 2010 -2011, 2012–2013 • 2000 & 2001 Mary Grant Bruce Award for two long short stories Mavis Road Medley. CBC Notable Book. Short Listed by the Office of Multicultural Affairs. 'Youth Literature 150 best Book • Easternport Bay – Victorian Ministry of Arts Writing grant • My Australian Story: Surviving Sydney Cove – CBC Notable Book • ''Cassie's Big Swim'' – Brant Point Literary prize • Body and Soul – Brant Point Literary prize • Mavis Road Medley chosen by the State Library of Victoria and the Australian Centre for Youth Literature as one of 150 'treasures' to celebrate their 150th anniversary. • The Fellowship of Australian Writers Victoria Inc. National Literary Awards – FAW Mary Grant Bruce Award Short Story Award for Children's Literature with Roger Marchant – 2000. • The Fellowship of Australian Writers Victoria Inc. National Literary Awards – FAW Mary Grant Bruce Award Short Story Award for Children's Literature with Kerry Coombe – 1999. • "Cybertricks", a 2016 Notable CBCA ==References==