Stories I Tell Myself

Linda Brody Bakst on Brooklyn, growing up, identity and more

Linda is available for…

Readings and signings from her debut memoir, More Than Matzoh Balls, or essays from her blog.
+ Recent appearances include The Book House in Albany, NY and Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga Springs, NY.

Book club meetings, either virtually or in person, in which Linda can host a Q&A session. Linda is a long-time participant and fan of book clubs including a longstanding (more than 10 years!) virtual family book club.
+ Recent appearances include a zoom bookclub with members located internationally.

Workshops exploring identity, the intergenerational impact of the Holocaust, and parenting Jewish children in a mainstream American environment, among other topics. For these workshops, Linda draws from her many years of experience and formal training as a presenter and facilitator for the New York State School Boards Association and the Anti-Defamation League. She is skilled in particular at leading interactive workshops about fraught topics.
+ Recent appearances include Temple B’nai Sholom, the Interfaith Sanctuary in Albany, NY, and, Lehrhaus in Somerville, MA.

Panel discussions on a range of topics relating to Jewish identity, the Holocaust, parenting, and education.