Independent Bookstores are the best way to celebrate a book launch!
Yesterday I was the featured author at a wonderful new location of a beloved Denver bookstore, Second Star to the Right.
If that name sounds familiar but you have never been to Denver, Colorado, it’s probably because of the song from Peter Pan. These opening words from the book sum up how I feel about the past week launching Aliana Reaches for the Moon.
“The second star to the right shines in the night for you. To tell you that the dreams you plan Really can come true”
I’m over the moon to have such wonderful friends help me celebrate the launch of my new book!
Second Star to the Right 🌟🌟🌟song
Published by authorlaurablog
I'm a reading specialist and award winning educator from Chicago. While living in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado for nine years, I spent time hiking on the trails with my Goldendoodle Charlie and friends, writing, working in a literacy program at the Boulder Public Library, and mentoring writers and teachers. I love visiting schools. My books combine STEM and Kindness. "Aliana Reaches for the Moon" a picture book that draws inspiration from the moon and the curiosity of children, inviting children to be creative, explore, and experiment. "An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Wombat Story" a picture book told in the form of a newscast which skillfully balances the serious subject of forest fires with compassion and humor to help children navigate this important topic through the real events of 2020. I moved to Northern New Jersey in 2025 and am working on new projects.
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Omg Laura congratulations this is simply fantastic out of the moon and back 🎊💃🎉 simply awesome loved loved loved it all
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Thank you, Shalini! I’ve been too busy to post much this week but it’s been wonderful! Did you see my Charlie post from Friday? 😍
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Omg I can’t believe I missed it… Loved the pics… I am a pile of melted heart strings looking at him…. Awww… Everything has turned to mush
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That’s the loveliest description! “A pile of melted heart strings” I want to write that into a book! 😍 I figured you’d missed it since you are one of his biggest fans.
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I was just a puddle… Awww 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Use the line is a book. It would be my honor
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Yay!! It’s officially launched! Looks like a great time 😊
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Thank you, Kaitlyn! 📚🚀💜 It was a very special week!
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I guess days events like these make the hard work all worthwhile.
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Definitely, the icing on the cake! Mmmm, cake! To be honest, it’s been work but I would describe it as a labor of love. 💕
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😀❤️😀❤️
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Thank you! It’s been amazing!
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