For me the turn of the year tends to be a time of retrospection rather than looking ahead. I like to look back and survey where I've come and what I've learned. But this year I am also anticipating the arrival of a new book--and soon! The Curious Life of Cecilia Payne: Discovering the Stuff… Continue reading Cecilia Payne: Coming on January 27th
What a pleasure to be able to have a long-distance chat with Ana Eguaras, illustrator of The Christmas That Almost Wasn't (Beaming Books)! Ana is a freelance illustrator based in a small town in Spain. She earned her BFA in Fine Arts from the University of Salamanca in 2021. She now works from her home… Continue reading A Conversation with Ana Eguaras
My first Christmas picture book is coming, and I am as excited as…well…a kid at Christmas! The Christmas That Almost Wasn’t was inspired by my memories of the ice storm of 2013. The story has slowly been taking shape since then and I am thrilled that it has found a home with Beaming Books. Editor… Continue reading Coming Soon: The Christmas That Almost Wasn’t
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!
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
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 