Thanks so much for coming to visit! I’m Laura Purdie Salas, and I write children’s books and poetry. Books saved my life as a kid, and I love creating fabulous children’s books today–for all the kids who wonder, worry, laugh, learn, explore, and escape through reading. Like I did.
Like I still do.
I’m a visiting author, a storytime presenter, a writing teacher, and a freelance writer. Personally, I’m someone who’s still awed by the first snowfall of the year. Who gets excited about a good cupcake. Who can stare at a tree or the moon for a long time. I adore sunrises, science, and stories. I know nothing’s perfect, and we have to work for a better world. But I also believe that savoring what’s already incredible about our world makes every day better. And I know that reading small books and poems makes me feel more connected, hopeful, and grateful. I bet it can make you feel the same way.
—Laura
My Latest Books
What’s New in September?
I’m…
- kind of reeling from a very rough summer, emotionally. My dad passed away in August, and my mom-in-law is on the brink of passing. Both deaths honestly a blessing in many ways. But still…and several other hard family events also.
- grateful for two lovely reviews for my forthcoming picture book, Flurry, Float, and Fly!
- celebrating a signed contract in hand for a funny nonfiction picture book with Charlesbridge–yay!
- prepping for storytimes I’m presenting and conferences I’m speaking at, such as this SCBWI conference in Des Moines.
- wishing for a gorgeous fall with some actual writing time, though that seems kind of unlikely. Cross your fingers for me?
Happy September, everyone!