Background
Peskorz, Adela was born on July 25, 1954 in Bronx, New York, United States. Daughter of Irving and Ida Zylber.
Peskorz, Adela was born on July 25, 1954 in Bronx, New York, United States. Daughter of Irving and Ida Zylber.
Bachelor in English, State University of New York, Oswego, 1976; Master of Library Science, Syracuse University, 1977.
Account representative, Bernard Hodes Advertising, New York City and Boston, 1977-1979;
young adult and reference library, Newark Public Library., 1980-1981;
freelance proofreader,, New York City, 1981-1990;
proofreader, American Stock Exch., New York City, 1988-1989;
young adult library Library. for Blind and Physically Handicapped, New York Public Library., New York City, 1989-1990;
substitute reference library, Minneapolis Public Library., 1991-1992;
coordinator young adult services, Minneapolis Public Library., since 1992. Host cable television program The Book Scene, Minneapolis Public Schools, since 1993. Instr.Coll. of St. Catherine's, St. Paul.
Guest speaker, panel participant numerous educational and community programs. Developer, facilitator professional development workshops.
Active Youth in Minneapolis After School Program. Co-chairman volunteer committee Dancin' in the Streets, Youth Coordinating Board, Minneapolis, 1994, 95. Member American Library Association (Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers committee since 1994), Young Adult Library.
Superior vena cava syndrome Association (Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers committee since 1994, grantee 1994), Minnesota Library. Association.
Married Joseph John Peskorz, February 16, 1981.