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 December?
- I’m home! Whew! The last two months have been filled with travel to Puerto Rico; Des Moines, IA; Orlando, FL; and Denver, CO. One trip was vacation; two were for presenting to educators and writers; and one was for family matters related to my dad’s passing. Everything went well, and there were beautiful moments (and, of course, not-so-beautiful moments) on each trip. But I am so happy to be home, with NO travel planned in December! Here’s one fun moment with poetry friends during NCTE in Denver.
- My gorgeous new picture book with Chiara Fedele, Flurry, Float, and Fly!, is out!
- And I have a drawing for classrooms. Win a free virtual visit! Deadline is 12/31/25!
We have snow in Minnesota, and that makes me so happy. Let the holidays begin! And let some writing begin, too :>)
Wishing you a peaceful and joyous month!