Thanks so much for coming to visit! I’m Laura Purdie Salas, and I write children’s books and poetry. Books saved my life as a kid, and I love creating fabulous children’s books today–for all the kids who wonder, worry, laugh, learn, explore, and escape through reading. Like I did.
Like I still do.
I’m a visiting author, a storytime presenter, a writing teacher, and a freelance writer. Personally, I’m someone who’s still awed by the first snowfall of the year. Who gets excited about a good cupcake. Who can stare at a tree or the moon for a long time. I adore sunrises, science, and stories. I know nothing’s perfect, and we have to work for a better world. But I also believe that savoring what’s already incredible about our world makes every day better. And I know that reading small books and poems makes me feel more connected, hopeful, and grateful. I bet it can make you feel the same way.
—Laura
My Latest Books
What’s New in October?
- It’s fall! Beautiful, glorious, colorful, crisp fall! (Can you tell that’s my favorite season?)
- I’m so excited about progress on three forthcoming picture books. One is through copyediting and out to the fabulous illustrator. I just found out the second one is in great shape, according to the editor. So minimal revisions from here out. And that same editor is excited about my first version for the third picture book (and already has an illustrator in mind). There will be notes and revisions coming on that one, as it’s earlier in the editorial process.
- I’m researching a nonfiction picture book right now. As well as reading research materials, I’m diving into picture books I’ve loved in the past and thinking about how I want to approach my own book. (There will be some in-person research coming up on this one, but not until the winter.)
- Randy and I, along with our younger daughter and her husband, had an amazing trip to Norway last month, including a weeklong fjord cruise. This was a once in a lifetime trip, and we were so lucky to be able to go.
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- I’ve had some great news about one of my board books, but I’m not sure I’m allowed to share yet. More to come!
- My sister Patty is coming to visit from Florida–and she’ll be here for my birthday–yay!
Have an amazing October!
xo,
Laura