Josanne LaValley traveled across the Taklamakan Desert to the Hotan region of China, where she spent time among the Uyghur. She has an MFA in writing children's books from Vermont College and currently lives in New York City. Factory Girl is her second novel and her first for teens. Visit her website at www.josannelavalley.com.
"...the stories of girls driven by desperation and lured by deceit are equally compelling. La Valley is at her best when focusing on the strenuous work, curtailed freedom, and group interrelationships." --Bulletin "A harsh and provocative look at oppression, this novel brings to light the tense, yet infrequently discussed, relationship between the Uyghur people and the people of mainland China. La Valley's time spent with the Uyghur, traveling across the Taklamakan Desert, adds an impressive layer of emotion and authenticity, reminding readers of the ultimate power of words to change one's world." --Booklist "Readers will admire Roshen's resilience in the face of stark exploitation." --Publishers Weekly "A thought-provoking look at oppression and the power of words from a viewpoint not often heard." --Kirkus --
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