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Myrna Neuringer Levy

Author

Box 38196
Toronto, ON
M5N 3A8
Phone: (416) 789-4740
Email: m-levy@rogers.com
Web: www.geocities.com/myrnasbooks

Born: May 16. Brooklyn, New York.
Family: One husband, two children, four grandchildren

Biography

Myrna was born in Brooklyn, N. Y. She moved to Toronto in 1960, was a teacher for over 30 years, working in the classroom, with special education students and as a teacher/librarian. She gave workshops to students, teachers, and parents on reading and writing as well as wrote articles for professional journals. Since she was a child she wanted to write for children. Her first book, "The Summer Kid", was published in 1991. Now that she has retired from teaching she is able to devote all of her time to writing and giving workshops.

Published Works

My Grandpa Plays With Trains, AMA Graphics, 2001
The Summer Kid, Second Story Press, 1991

Awards

Federation of Women Teachers' of Ontario Writer's Award, 1991

Other Memberships

Writers' Union of Canada

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Author visits to schools and libraries.