Risso, Joanne L. S.

Joanne L.S. Risso was born and raised in Gippsland, Australia. Growing up she attended dance classes for 10 years and read many, many books. Trained as a teacher, she has worked with children deep in the heart of Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia and North America. Joanne loves to tell and read stories to her children, and to make quilts. This is her first children's book. She lives with her husband and four children in Central Pennsylvania. Kathy Connelly "Prior to my becoming an artist I set down roots and gave wings to my three children. I was a business owner for nine years. My love for crea...