Laura's Books and Blogs

Good Luck Chestnut and Other Lucky Colors of the World Book Review and Author Interview

Laura - May 24, 2021 2

You can’t go wrong with kids and animals. This pairing has been a successful recipe in children’s storytelling for ages. Add colorful images, a message of unity, and a lyrical

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Sheltered: When A Boy Becomes a Legend Book Review and Author Interview

Laura - May 17, 2021 1

As a kid, I was never censored from reading or watching intense, scary, or disturbing content. My parents trusted me to know what I could or could not handle. I

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But I Don’t Want to Say Goodbye Book Review and Author Interview

Laura - May 10, 2021 1

There are so many picture books about grief, ranging from a small pet to a beloved parent or grandparent. These books are more about learning than entertaining, and when done

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Victory Lap by K.A. Mielke and Riley Alexis Wood Book Review and Author Interviews

Laura - May 3, 2021 2

No matter what your experience, high school never really leaves you. As part of that inescapability, I’m still drawn to high school stories. It’s always interesting to see how the

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A Series of Fun Mistakes Series by Dubya-Ay P. The 3rd Book Review and Author Interview

Laura - Apr 26, 2021 0

Why would kids rather play video games than read? One reason could be that video games allow them to make choices. They have to make decisions, face the consequences, and

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Take the Long Way by Christopher Tait Book Review and Author Interview

Laura - Apr 19, 2021 3

As much as we’d like to blame life, chance, or other people about the opportunities we don’t get and the risks we don’t take, ultimately, we tend to get in

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The Jolly Bupbup by Ann P. Borrmann Book Review and Author Interview

Laura - Apr 5, 2021 2

So many picture book authors I know are inspired to write their stories from real life. They often have a young relative who serves as inspiration for the story, and

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The Night Sender Book Review by Christina Tsiarkas and Author Interview

Laura - Mar 29, 2021 3

Why are women drawn to such dark stories? Dark stories show us that our fears, experiences, and oppression is historical, universal, and valid. But they can also be empowering, educational,

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Stable Weight by Lisa Whalen Book Review and Author Interview

Laura - Mar 22, 2021 1

No one is harder on us than we are on ourselves. We can also be the most unforgiving. Sometimes this is a good thing. It drives us towards success, but

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Who’s Jerry? by T.M. Jackson Book Review

Laura - Mar 8, 2021 3

From an early age, stories are the way that we take in information. They teach us about worlds, lifestyles, and situations that we may not encounter in our daily

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Probably Someday Cancer Book Review and Author Interview

Laura - Mar 1, 2021 1

Cancer is a terrifying word. Whether it’s an easily removable mole on your forehead or a terminal diagnosis, you want to avoid it at all costs. Today’s scientific breakthroughs have

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5 Takeaways from Reading No Time Like the Future by Michael J. Fox

Laura - Feb 15, 2021 1

Celebrity memoirs are usually popular reads because we get to learn about a celebrity’s life and career from their own mouth. But readers pick up actor Michael J. Fox’s books

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Book Review: Writing and Madness in a Time of Terror by Afarin Majidi

Laura - Feb 12, 2021 0

By: Cathy Bertrand Not your typical #MeToo memoir. Writing and Madness in a Time of Terror is not what I expected it to be. I thought it would be an

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Book Review: Making March by Hayley Walsh

Laura - Feb 8, 2021 1

Have you ever been through a time when life was coming at you with one crazy event after another and you thought, “this could be a book?” Making March by

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Book Review: Little Lindy is Kidnapped by Thomas Doherty

Laura - Feb 1, 2021 1

True crime has had a surge in popularity in recent years. But it has always captured intense public interest. It’s shocking to hear about a horrific crime. It’s even more