For Readers

Invite Barbara | Invite Barbara to join you for your book club or study group event.

Vignette List | Find a full list of the Catbird vignettes here.

Reader Reviews | See how other readers have been affected by Catbird: The Ballad of Barbi Prim.

 

Reading Guides

 
Download Reader’s Guides for Catbird by Barbara J. Ostfeld, cantor, speaker, and author

Catbird: The Ballad of Barbi Prim is available in print, ebook and audiobook formats.

Here are eight, because one size never fits all.

  • Book Clubs (673 KB)
    For book clubs that meet regularly, or any other group discussing Catbird in one session.

  • #MeToo Discussion Groups (657 KB)
    For classes, congregations, professional associations, women’s groups, and any other group discussing women’s lived experience.
    TRIGGER WARNING: This guide contains information about sexual assault and/or violence, which may be triggering to survivors.

  • Deep, Personal Discussions (653 KB)
    This reading guide is intended for groups of people who share painful experiences similar to some of Barbara’s.
    TRIGGER WARNING: This guide contains information about sexual assault and/or violence, which may be triggering to survivors.

  • Study Groups (670 KB)
    For groups discussing Catbird over multiple sessions.

  • Women Clergy Groups (652 KB)
    For women’s clergy groups of any kind.

  • High School Groups (697 KB)
    This reading guide is for discussion groups made up of teenagers. It’s based on three excerpts, which are included in the guide, so reading the book isn’t necessary for this discussion group. It can be used in schools or youth groups of any kind. 

  • Jewish Groups (662 KB)
    For any group that discusses Jewish identity and experience. 

  • Muscians & Music Lovers (633 KB)
    For music lovers of any kind, including people involved in music as a vocation.