Beth Kaplan's book about her great-grandfather, Finding the Jewish Shakespeare: The Life and Legacy of Jacob Gordon, was hailed by famed playwright Tony Kushner as "witty, shrewd and elegant." For years a professional actress, she now teaches memoir and essay writing at the University of Toronto and Ryerson University; in 2012 she was given University of Toronto's Excellence in Teaching Award. She is also the author of True to Life: 50 Steps to Help You Write Your Story (BPS Books).
