Laura Cotesta was born in Sudbury, Ontario on December 30, 1978. At age eight she was diagnosed with an ependymoma spinal cord tumour. Despite it returning five times, and between ongoing treatment and repeated surgery, Laura was determined to live a normal life. She passed away July 22 1997, just a few months after her high school graduation. More than 20 years later she continues to inspire a community.
Laura Stradiotto is a writer, editor and co-founder of Latitude 46 Publishing based in Sudbury, ON Laura has an M.F.A. in Creative Nonfiction from the University of King's College in Halifax, NS.
