Arlene Alda is an American writer and photographer. She was born in the Bronx, New York, on March 12, 1933. She attended Hunter College, majoring in music, and graduated Phi Beta Kappa, Cum Laude, in 1954. She then received a Fulbright Scholarship to study clarinet in Cologne, Germany.
After achieving her dream of becoming a professional clarinetist, Alda switched careers and became an award winning photographer and author. She has written numerous books for children, including: Except the Color Grey, Lulu's Piano Lesson, Hello, Good-bye, Iris has a Virus and Here a Face, There a Face. She also has several titles aimed at adults, most notably; Just Kids from the Bronx, 97 Orchard Street, The Last Days of MASH and On Set- A personal Story in Pictures and Words.
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