Draft:Meira Barnea-Goldberg

Meira Barnea Goldberg (מאירה ברנע-גולדברג) is an Israeli literary writer, editor, and literary critic.

Biography
For fourteen years, she worked in the Tzomet Sfarim bookstore chain as a human resources manager, training manager, and a customer service manager among other roles.

Journalism
Barnea Goldberg is a regular columnist on the Mako news website covering recommendations for children's' books. She began writing anonymously, but eventually revealed her identity.

Literary Career
In 2011 Barnea-Goldberg published her first book, "How far are you willing to go". The book is about a woman, her husband and the long process they go through until the birth of their eldest son. In her personal life, this process took five years, which included failed fertility treatments and finally applying for adoption. However, in the end, Barnea-Goldberg gave birth to Avishi after a natural pregnancy. This book sold more than 12 thousand copies.

When Barnea-Goldberg was in the middle of writing her third book "A Model Family", she was informed that her son had been diagnosed on the autism spectrum. During the work on the book, she adapted the plot to her personal life. According to Barnea-Goldberg, her son's diagnosis completely changed her behavior, and brought not only difficulties and pain but also positive changes. Her writing began to include autism, and also later began to lead support groups for parents dealing with a child diagnosed on the autism spectrum.

The book "The Girl Who Tried" is based on Barnea Goldberg's past experiences in elementary school when she was criticized by a teacher in elementary school which affected her perception of self-confidence.

Barnea-Goldberg has held multiple writing workshops spanning audiences from children to adults.

Cramel series
In 2014, Barnea-Goldberg published the first book in a children's book series titled "Cramel". Over the next decade, a total of 8 books were published in the series. Numerous adaptations were made including a TV show that has gained millions of views, a comic book, and a musical. A spin off board game and card game have also been created. An escape room inspired by Cramel was also created.

Awards
In 2018, Barnea-Goldberg's book Cramel won the Devorah Omer Award in the field of Hebrew literary work for children as an outstanding book for youth.

Personal Life
Barnea-Goldberg was born, grew up and lives in Petah Tikva, Israel. In her first job after her army service, she met her husband Hanan. They underwent fertility treatments for 5 years after which they had one son, named Avishai. He was diagnosed with autism and has been used as inspiration for some of Barnea-Goldberg's books.

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