Alison Leslie Gold was born and grew up in New York City.  She was educated at the University of North Carolina, Mexico City College and the New School for Social Research in New York City.  She has published fiction, non-fiction and journalism, and has also written for radio and television.  Her many awards include:  2001 - Notable books for a Global Society, for A Special Fate 1998 - Nomination - Pen-West Literary Award, for The Devil's Mistress 1998 - Notable Children's Books, for Memories of Anne Frank 1997 - Nomination - National Book Award, for Devil's Mistress 1994 - Best of Best by American Library Association, best 100 books in past 25 years, for Anne Frank Remembered 1988 - Christopher Award, for Anne Frank Remembered 1987 - Merit of Educational Distinction by the International Center of Studies of the Anti-Defamation League, for Anne Frank Remembered Ms. Gold has often lived abroad, and presently divides her time between New York City and Greece.