Laurie B. Friedman's Blog, page 9
January 9, 2015
The Mostly Miserable Life of April Sinclair
Hi Everybody,
I’m super excited that book #4,Love or Something Likeit,in the Mostly Miserable Life of April Sinclair series is now avaialable! I hope you’ll read all four books!
Have fun reading!
Laurie Friedman
January 8, 2015
Birthday Rules!
Hi Everybody,
I’m super excited about my new book that’s out this month. It’s called Birthday Rules. It’s the third book about the main character, Percy Isaac Gifford. In the past, he’s given what he considers to be top-notch advice on how to get the most out of Thanksgiving and going back to school. In this book, he turns his attention to giving readers his tips on maximizing birthday fun! I hope you’llenjoy reading it as much as I enjoyedwriting it.
Talk to you soon!
Laurie Friedman
January 7, 2015
Ruby Valentine and the Sweet Surprise
Hi Everybody,
It’s hard to believe it’s already 2015 and that Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. I have a new book out just in time for Valentine’s Day: Ruby Valentine and the Sweet Surprise. For those of you who are Ruby fans, you already know how much Ruby adores Valentine’s Day. But now she has a new baby kitty and even more reasons to love her favorite day! The only problem is that Lovebird is a little jealous of the new object of Ruby’s affection. I hope you’ll have as much fun r...
November 21, 2014
Happy New Year, Mallory!
Hi Everyboday,
With the holidays around the corner, hope you are all getting into the spirit of things. Hopefully, you have all set aside some time to do a little holiday reading. I hope you’ll add Happy New Year, Mallory to your list, and I hope you have just as much fun (minus the trouble!) that Mallory has over the holidays!
Talk to you soon!
Laurie Friedman
November 12, 2014
Thanksgiving Rules!
Hi Everybody,
I love this time of year. So many great holidays . . . one after another. One of my favorites is right around the corner. Thanksgiving! If you’re looking for some fun holiday reading, I hope you’ll check out Thanksgiving Rules. If you want to get the most out of your holiday, just follow Percy Isaac Gifford’s advice!
Talk to you soon!
Laurie Friedman
October 22, 2014
Thanks to the students and teachers at Temple Beth Am Day School!
Hi Everybody,
Big thanks to all the amazing students and teachers at Temple Beth Am Day School in Miami! I loved visiting your book fair and talking to 2-5 graders about the Mallory and April books. You all asked so many great questions! Visiting schools like Beth Am is one of the best parts of being an author!
Keep reading!
Talk to you soon!
Laurie Friedman
October 8, 2014
Three new books out this fall!
Hi Everybody,
I’m super excited to announce that I have three new books out this fall including a new Mallory book, a picture book about one of my favorite characters, Ruby Valentine and a new book in the Mostly Miserable Life of April Sinclair series.
Mallory McDonald, Baby Expert:
Truth and Kisses:
Ruby Valentine and the Sweet Surprise:
I hope you’ll have as much fun reading them as I had writing them!
Talk to you soon!
Laurie Friedman
October 6, 2014
I’m Not Afraid of This Haunted House
Hi Everybody,
My favorite holiday is almost here! Halloween! I hope you’re all starting to think about fun stuff like costumes and candy! If you’re also thinking about haunted houses, I hope you’llread I’m NotAfraid of This Haunted House.
Have fun getting Halloween ready!
Talk to you soon!
Laurie Friedman
September 26, 2014
Thanks to all the great students at Gulliver Academy!
Hi Everybody,
When I was growing up, I never thought I’d say, “I can’t wait to go to school!” But now that I am an author, that’s how I feel. One of the best parts of my job is when I get to go to schools and speak to kids who like to read and write, and of course, who like the books I’ve written!
Last week, I was so lucky. I spoke to the 2nd and 3rd graders at Gulliver Academy. What an AMAZING group of students. They asked so many good questions and I want to thank each one of them for the bea...
September 11, 2014
Visiting Gulliver Academy in Miami, FL
Hi Everybody,
I hope the school year is off to a great start! I’m so excited about my first school visit of the year which is next Monday at Gulliver Academy in Miami. I can’t wait to talk to the 2nd and 3rd graders about the Mallory books.
If you’re interested in having me visit your school, click on the tab on the right for more information or just let me know.
I’m looking forward to a great year and hopefully coming to your school one day soon!
Keep reading!
Laurie Friedman


