Laura Purdie Salas

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Digital Review Copies of LION OF THE SKY

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If you’re an educator who shares and reviews books online or in person, Lerner is offering a digital peek at my next picture book, LION OF THE SKY: HAIKU FOR ALL SEASONS. Haiku meet riddles in these 24 poems. From baseball to apple, snow angel to kite, seasonal hallmarks speak in haiku to give clues […]

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“Calling All Readers” performance

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Seriously, nothing makes me happier than seeing teachers, librarians, or kids having fun with my books. Check out this awesome performance of “Calling All Readers” from BOOKSPEAK!, posted on Twitter by teacher Liz Evans. Thanks, Liz and you other wonderful readers!

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How Can Pencils Be So Cute?

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I got an envelope from Boyds Mills Press on Saturday, and I opened it to find an advance copy of their Spring 2019 catalog. And guess what’s on the cover (which was a wonderful surprise to me!)? That’s right! It’s art by the wonderful Angela Matteson, and it just happens to be the cover art […]

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Wild World of Animal Colors – Laura’s latest book

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Hi, educators! I’ve got a new nonfiction title out called Crayola Wild World of Animal Colors (Lerner, 2018). I never get tired of writing about animals:>) And I’m pleased to say that School Library Journal gave it a lovely review: PreS-Gr 1–Animals not only come in a variety of colors, but also make use of […]

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Blog Tour Day 8: Nonfiction Gets Personal!

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Hello, Kidlitosphere! This is it! The final day of my Meet My Family blog tour. It has been such an honor to get to share various aspects of this book, myself, and my family life with you guys.   If you’re an educator, I sure hope you know Melissa Stewart’s books AND website. She presents […]

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Ready for Earth Day? #ClassroomConnections

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It’s almost Earth Day! It’s a great time to pull out my Can Be… books, which all celebrate our planet. And if you want some book-related activities, go here to find links to teaching guides, activity sheets and more! The focus this year is on plastic pollution, so you might also look for Loree Griffin […]

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Blog Tour Stop 7: 2nd Graders Write About Family

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[Following Madness Poetry? Go here to vote on my Round 5 Final Four matchup. Amelia and I had to write “spurious” poems–just pick your favorite! Thanks–and enjoy voting on the other matchup, too! ]   Hello, Kidlitosphere! We’re up to Stop 7 on my Meet My Family  blog tour!    Today’s tour stop is RIGHT HERE! […]

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Join the Poetry Friday Roundup and Meet My Family!

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[Following Madness Poetry? Go here to vote on my Round 4 matchup. Just pick your favorite! Thanks–and enjoy voting on the other three matchups, too! ] Happy Poetry Friday! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.) I’m happy to be hosting our community this week! There are so many things I’d like to share, with […]

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Blog Tour Stop 6: Kindergarten Writing in Response to Meet My Family (and Giveaway!)

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Hello, Kidlitosphere! We’re up to Stop 6 on my Meet My Family  blog tour!    Today, thoughtful educator Catherine Flynn is sharing some writing her kindergartners did in response to Meet My Family. Wait until you see the book they made! Catherine is not only a super nice person, but she’s an empowering, passionate educator as […]

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The Putrid Poetic Ponderings of Louis J. Pasternak AKA Dr. Skullstench [Poetry Friday]

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Happy Poetry Friday! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.) How is it possible that March is halfway over! I’m teaching at a Young Authors Conference today, which is always fun. (It’s fun when I’m feeling well. We’ll see how today goes, as I’m–hack, hack–feeling gross.) We’ll be talking and writing about a really serious […]

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