Background
Buckley, Virginia Laura was born on May 11, 1929 in New York City. Daughter of Alfred and Josephine Marie (Manetti) Iacuzzi.
Buckley, Virginia Laura was born on May 11, 1929 in New York City. Daughter of Alfred and Josephine Marie (Manetti) Iacuzzi.
Bachelor, Wellesley College, 1950. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1952.
Teacher English, Bennett College, Millbrook, New York, 1954-1956; teacher English, Berkeley Institute, Brooklyn, 1956-1958; copy editor, World Public Company. New York City, 1959-1969; children's book editor, Thomas Y. Crowell, New York City, 1971-1980; editorial director, Lodestar Books, New York City, 1980-1997; contributing editor, Clarion Books, New York City, since 1997.
Member American Library Association.
Married David Patrick Buckley, July 30, 1960. Children: Laura Joyce, Brian Thomas.