A special twenty-fifth anniversary edition relaunches this beloved classic coming-of-age nove, which was called "one of those rare delights...as wise as it is funny" (Alix Kates Shulman, Ms. magazine). This endearing novel chronicles the growth of the young Allegra in pre-World War II Brooklyn as she learns about sex, death, bigotry, family limitations, and what it means to be young and female and independent. Marketing Plans for "Allegra Maud Goldman": b?" Advance review copies to booksellers b?" Twenty-fifth anniversary press kit b?" Strong media push Edith Konecky is the author of a second novel, "A Place at the Table, " as well as short fiction and poetry.