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Presentations

For 2022/2023: Depending on current Covid levels, I’m available for both in-person and virtual author visits. For library storytimes (including a video intro), go here.

Laura at Rogers Elementary SchoolI’m a Minnesota author who loves getting out and spreading book love! I have a passion for reading and writing, and I’m grateful that I get to go out and share that passion with students, educators, and other writers. I’ve presented at more than a hundred schools, libraries, book festivals, writing conferences, and educator conferences, and my goals are always to

  • inspire people to read and write more
  • give hands-on experience, where possible
  • share practical tips that can be put into practice right away
  • empower reluctant readers and writers

I think my superpower as an author who visits schools is that I make kids see themselves as writers. Through specific exercises, a casual and encouraging approach, and an emphasis on creativity and individuality, I help kids (and adults) recognize that we all have the capacity to create wonderful things!

Please check out the links in the sidebar to the right (scroll way down) for all the details about my school visits and other kinds of workshops and presentations! I’m also pasting the links below the videos and photo gallery. These videos were made  in Albert Lea, MN elementary schools and are all shared here with permission of the schools!

https://laurasalas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Mixing-Bowl-Faster-Albert-Lea.mp4

 

In this super short video on Twitter, kindergartners and first graders shout out “This is where we belong!” as we read our collaborative We Belong poem.

 

https://laurasalas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Lakeview-newsletter_intro_writer_mixing-bowl_motn-rec.mp4
poem notes
Mudonna, me, and Blake Schmidt of the Saint Paul Saints
Mudonna, me, and Blake Schmidt of the Saint Paul Saints
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Water Can Be...
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school display
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With Kristen and Staci
Snowman - Cold = Puddle: Spring Equations
Clover Kitty Goes to Kittygarten
Clover Kitty Goes to Kittygarten
Minnesota Book Award for BOOKSPEAK!
Minnesota Book Award for BOOKSPEAK!
Started writing for kids
laura handing out bookmarks
Lion of the Sky: Haiku for All Seasons
Lion of the Sky: Haiku for All Seasons
Lanesboro Library
Signing books / Photo: Charlie Warner
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Creativity Tweet
Lanesboro Library
Awesome volunteers! Photo: Charlie Warner
Laura at Rogers Elementary School
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Lanesboro
Things To Do poem from the library
Great group!
Great group!
NCTE Poetry Notables!
NCTE Poetry Notables!
Snack, Snooze, Skedaddle: How Animals Get Ready for Winter, by Laura Purdie Salas and Claudine Gévry (Millbrook Press)
Snack, Snooze, Skedaddle
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Laura’s Author Visit Info

VISITS TO SCHOOLS
A Video Intro to Laura’s Author Visits
Virtual Visits with Laura
Small Writes: Write-Along Videos
Printable Flyer (print page 1 only)
Author Visit Programs
Typical Schedules
Author Visit Materials
Multi-Day Visits
Fees
Ordering Books for Events
Where Laura’s Been
Laura’s Report Card from Educators

OTHER PRESENTATIONS

For Libraries & Book Festivals
For Educators
For Writers

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JANUARY NEWS

I loved the holidays! And I'm so glad they're over. A quiet, snowy January is just what I need. This month, I'm working on two board book manuscripts, and I'm making materials to go with my 3 spring 2023 books.

I'm also busy prepping for upcoming author visits and setting my goals and priorities for 2023. Wishing you a lovely start to your own new year!

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Laura’s Press Kit Components

Who Am I?
Short Bios
Awards & Honors
Author Photos
Book Covers
Book Reviews
In the Press
How I Became a Writer

Laura’s Author Visit Info

VISITS TO SCHOOLS
A Video Intro to Laura’s Author Visits
Virtual Visits with Laura
Small Writes: Write-Along Videos
Printable Flyer (print page 1 only)
Author Visit Programs
Typical Schedules
Author Visit Materials
Multi-Day Visits
Fees
Ordering Books for Events
Where Laura’s Been
Laura’s Report Card from Educators

OTHER PRESENTATIONS

For Libraries & Book Festivals
For Educators
For Writers

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