In Memory: Josanne La Valley

Compiled by Gayleen Rabakukk
for Cynthia Leitich Smith's Cynsations

Josanne La Valley obituary from The New York Times.

Peek: "Josanne received degrees from St. Lawrence University, Smith College and Vermont College of Fine Arts. She worked in arts management and as a professional musician before she turned to writing."

A few members of the children's literature community shared their thoughts about Josanne.

From Laurie Calkhoven:

I first met Josanne at a children’s writing class in 1998. We rode t...