Simon, Norman

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Born in New York City in 1927, Norma Simon worked as a teacher before moving into the authorship of children's books, including writing and editing educational materials. She is known for her books on Jewish holidays, as well as work that reflects a concern with breaking stereotypes, whether associated with gender, race, or age.

From the description of Norma Simon papers, 1954-1991 [manuscript]. (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id: 746219224

Norma Simon was born December 24, 1927, in New York, New York. She became an educator, and children's author whose books often deal with sensitive topics such as parental separation and developmental differences. Biographical Sources: Something About the Author, vols. 3, 68, 129.

From the description of Norma Simon Papers 1968. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 437298054

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creatorOf Simon, Norma. Norma Simon Papers 1968. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Lasker, Joe. See the first star : production material, 1968. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Lasker, Joe. Benjy's bird : production material, 1965. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Simon, Norma. Norma Simon papers, 1954-1991 [manuscript]. University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus, Joseph Anderson Cook Library
creatorOf Lasker, Joe. What do I do? : production material, 1967. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Lasker, Joe. How do I feel? : production material, 1970. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
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