Author of THEY WERE LIKE FAMILY TO ME, a collection of linked stories illuminated with magical realism, following the inhabitants of a small town in 1942 Poland and tracing the troubling complex choices they are compelled to make. Finalist for The Story Prize and Honorable Mention in the 2017 ALA Sophie Brody Medal for achievement in Jewish Literature. Originally published as IN THE LAND OF ARMADILLOS. Columnist for the Jewish Standard.
I was incredibly fortunate to be asked by Sara Ivry and Julie Subrin to participate in a podcast for Vox Tablet. It was an incredible privilege. They asked such great questions! Let me know what you think.
HELEN MARYLES SHANKMAN 
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