Winner Announcement 6/8/23

Congratulations Judith Valdes B., winner of the giveaway from Bonnie Kelso, author-illustrator of NUDI GILL: POISON POWERHOUSE OF THE SEA, published by GnomeRoadPublishing. You may choose a picture book critique or a classroom zoom visit for your favorite teacher or school. Please email me with your choice.

I am thrilled to report that I was also the winner of a recent giveaway from Bonnie through http://RateYourStory.com March on With Mentor Texts and I am very grateful!

Next week I have author Katey Howes stopping by to talk about her book A POEM GROWS INSIDE YOU, illustrated by my friend and local illustrator Heather Brockman Lee. She’s offering a giveaway and she’ll share some other fun information about her most recent book as well.

Then coming up before the end of June, my interview with Pamela Morgan, author of SIMPLY SKYE which is illustrated by my friend Heather Bell. It’s the perfect book as we end PRIDE MONTH. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ If you haven’t been following me on Twitter, @ljrwritenow I’ve been sharing 30 books in 30 days to celebrate PRIDE MONTH. It’s not too late to check it out.

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.

Leave a comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.