This summer I focused on making healthy, colorful salads as a way to make sure I maintain my health during the stress of everything. I also spent extra time on creative combinations, challenging myself to make something different almost every day. My joy in creating beautifully plated meals has added to the fun of this project.
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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Laura Roettiger Books 
Oh my so good. 🙂
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Thank you! It’s been a challenging year to be writing so this has been a wonderful creative outlet for me. Plus I get to eat my artwork.
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