Goldie Alexander

Goldie Alexander (6 September 1936 – 3 August 2020) 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