Linda Leonard Lamme, PhD

Professor

College of Education

Dr. Linda Lamme’s obituary provides a vivid image of the compassionate person she was and the impact she and her work have had on so many students and colleagues from around the world. You may read it here: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/gainesville/name/linda-lamme-obituary?pid=199555623

Linda Leonard Lamme was a professor of emerging literacy and multicultural children’s literature. A renowned scholar in her field, she inspired many researchers and hundreds of teachers from around the globe to use children’s literature as a path to a more just world. Her colleagues at the National Council of Teacher Educators wrote “Linda was passionate about children’s literature and enjoyed sharing that passion and her love of children’s literature with everyone. She was known and respected across literacy organizations, schools and libraries. …. She acted fervently on her beliefs that books, especially those with explicit perspectives on race, poverty, and gender identity, were critical to educating children and preparing the next generation of teachers. “

Written by Ester De Jong