Goldie Alexander

Goldie Alexander was an Australian author.

Biography

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.

Awards

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