Dobrin, Lyn

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DOBRIN, Lyn

DOBRIN, Lyn. American, b. 1942. Genres: Children's fiction, Civil liberties/Human rights, Food and Wine, Homes/Gardens, Medicine/Health, Travel/Exploration. Career: U.S. Peace Corps, Washington, DC, volunteer in Kenya, 1965-67; World Hunger Year, New York City, editor, 1976-80; Adelphi University, Garden City, NY, director of community relations, School of Social Work, 1981-95; public relations consultant and freelance writer, 1995-. Publications: (with J. Ibongia) The Magic Stone, 1967; (with T. Liotti and A. Dobrin) Convictions: Political Prisoners; Their Stories, 1981; Look to This Day: Voices Affirming the Human Spirit, 1988. Address: 613 Dartmouth St, Westbury, NY 11590, U.S.A. Online address: [email protected]