Every so often, a book enters your life at precisely the right time. For me, one such book was The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau by Michelle Markel and Amanda Hall. I had been in Grand Rapids for a meeting and during some free time found my way to Eerdmans for some book shopping. This… Continue reading Cover Reveal: The Curious Life of Cecilia Payne
When I was little I was scared of the dark. I imaged creatures lurking in my closet or under the bed. I hated descending alone to the shadowy basement with its oil burning furnace that sometimes whooshed to life unexpectedly with a fiery gasp and made me jump. Whenever I came home late from my… Continue reading Who Needs the Dark? Coming Soon!
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
I am so pleased to see All the Faces of Me in this list of books that support Social-Emotional learning (SEL). Heartfelt thanks to Spencer Miller and 49th Shelf for the energy and care they put into selecting and sharing quality Canadian books for young readers. Find out more and see the entire list here.
Just in time for Lent, Make Room: A Child’s Guide to Lent and Easter has a brand new Activity Guide! The guide follows the four sections of the book: Making Time, Making Space, Making Room, Holy Week. For each section it includes conversation-starters, hands-on activities, simple practices connected to the theme, and suggestions for other… Continue reading Activity Guide for Make Room
I can hardly begin to describe how thrilled I am that All the Faces of Me has been named one of three Honor Books by the Charlotte Zolotow Award 2024 committee. The Charlotte Zolotow Award is given annually for outstanding writing in a picture book published in the United States in the preceding year. Up… Continue reading Charlotte Zolotow Award 2024 Honor Book!
Laura Alary 