On Tuesday May 13th, 2025 I welcome two new picture books into the world! Like any parent of twins (I imagine), I was worried I would not be able to give each one adequate attention. Happily, the connection between wind and water is a natural one and I have been having fun finding ways to… Continue reading Twin Book Birthdays!
For a while now I have been experimenting with writing a monthly newsletter. A friend recommended I try it as an alternative to social media, which is becoming increasingly noisy and fragmented. While I have kept my Facebook and Instagram accounts, and am trying out Bluesky, I thought I would have a go at a… Continue reading Margin Notes: Easter and Earth Day
I've been on Matt Brough's podcast before, when it went by a different name, and I have always found our conversations to be thought-provoking and a lot of fun. So I was very happy to have the opportunity to be a guest on the second episode of the freshly minted Faithfully Creative Podcast, discussing creativity,… Continue reading Faithfully Creative: A Conversation
I don't often have the luxury of such a long and leisurely conversation about things like writing and storytelling. So I appreciate the generosity of my colleague, The Rev. John Borthwick, Director of Ministry Forum: The Centre for Lifelong Learning at Knox College, Toronto, who hosted me as a guest on his podcast. John and… Continue reading Ministry Forum Podcast Interview
First, there was Sun in My Tummy. Now get ready for Sea in My Cells! Illustrator Andrea Blinick and I have teamed up again with our particular blend of nature, science, and a splash of whimsy! Sea in My Cells sweeps children up into the journey of water as it shape-shifts its way from clouds,… Continue reading Cover Reveal: Sea in My Cells
One of the little joys of life is a cover reveal, and I have waited a long time for this one. I am absolutely delighted to introduce my upcoming book, Wind, Stop Blowing! The origins of this story go back almost twenty years to an autumn afternoon in a local park. My son (then a… Continue reading Wind, Stop Blowing!
Cover Reveal! In 2016 Paraclete Press published Make Room: A Child's Guide to Lent and Easter. Although it was intended to be a stand-alone book and not part of a series, it seemed to strike a chord with readers, leading me to try my hand a similar book for Advent. Look! A Child's Guide to… Continue reading Rise: A Child’s Guide to Eastertide
Laura Alary 