In Memory: Ann Durell

By Gayleen Rabakukk
for Cynthia Leitich Smith's Cynsations

Ann Durell (McCrory) "was a distinguished editor and publisher of children's books and a Vice President of E.P. Dutton until her retirement in 1987."

She died in her Manhattan home on May 6 at age 87.

From The New York Times, "Ann worked with many noted authors including Maurice Sendak, Ellen Raskin, Lloyd Alexander, Judy Blume, Norma Klein, Steven Kellogg, Daniel Pinkwater and Bill Sleator."

She began her career in children's literature b...