Laura Sassi's Blog, page 28
October 25, 2022
TUESDAY THOUGHTS: Halos in Picture Books (Plus a Treasured Childhood Memory)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTMAS CHILD is my first children’s book with halos. Can you spot them glowing on the cover over the heads of the Christmas family? They shine on each and every spread. I didn’t envision halos when I wrote the story, but I like them. They remind me of my childhood years spent in… Continue reading TUESDAY THOUGHTS: Halos in Picture Books (Plus a Treasured Childhood Memory)
October 22, 2022
Mark Your Calendars: NOVEMBER AUTHOR EVENTS with LAURA SASSI (Plus an Interview)
MARK YOUR CALENDARS. I have several events at book stores, churches and a library planned for November with more on the way. If you are a school, church, mom’s group, library, or daycare, I’m booking now for winter and spring. Learn more in the “Author Visits and Speaking Engagements” tab. And now… the November line up, plus… Continue reading Mark Your Calendars: NOVEMBER AUTHOR EVENTS with LAURA SASSI (Plus an Interview)
October 20, 2022
PARENTS! TEACHERS! KIDMIN! Get your FREE Activity Kit for HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTMAS CHILD
Reading HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTMAS CHILD is just the beginning. Below you will find the link to the FREE printable activity kit designed especially for littlest ones. The nineteen page kit includes: Here’s the link to the FREE HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTMAS CHILD ACTIVITY KIT. If you decide to use any of these resources, please take pics… Continue reading PARENTS! TEACHERS! KIDMIN! Get your FREE Activity Kit for HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTMAS CHILD
October 11, 2022
Five COUNTING Tips to Get the Most out of HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTMAS CHILD (plus 2 Reviews and a Giveaway!)
I have FOUR fun newsie bits for today’s post. (Perfect for a book about counting.) First, it’s been one week since HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTMAS CHILD released and over the weekend I got my first glimpse of the book being read “in the wild” by a lovely grandmother/grandaughter pair at my book signing down in Ocean… Continue reading Five COUNTING Tips to Get the Most out of HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTMAS CHILD (plus 2 Reviews and a Giveaway!)
October 6, 2022
TEN Tips for Reading BOARD BOOKS with Babies and Toddlers plus a PRECIOUS Memory
Every night when my kids were little – starting when they were babies – we would wrap up our day with some cozy reading time, followed by a lullaby and a prayer. They loved it. I loved it. My husband loved it. We had our favorite board books which included Goodnight, Moon by Margaret Wise… Continue reading TEN Tips for Reading BOARD BOOKS with Babies and Toddlers plus a PRECIOUS Memory
October 4, 2022
Happy Book Birthday to HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHRISTMAS CHILD!
In her memoir A CIRCLE OF QUIET, Madeleine L’Engle writes, “Those of us who write are responsible for the effect of our books… Like it or not, we either add to the darkness… or we light a candle to see by.” As a writer for children, I take those words to heart and I hope my… Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHRISTMAS CHILD!
September 30, 2022
A Web Update, Countdown to BOOK LAUNCH DAY (plus two fun HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTMAS CHILD posts)!
Happy news! The process of updating this website is almost complete, and I think it’s time to welcome you back. I hope you enjoy perusing the fresh pages and soaking up the new look. Keep in mind that I’m still working on many details including adding social media links “above the fold”. Any guesses as… Continue reading A Web Update, Countdown to BOOK LAUNCH DAY (plus two fun HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTMAS CHILD posts)!
September 19, 2022
UNDER CONSTRUCTION!!!: Updated Website and Blog Coming Soon!
Just a heads up, that I’ll be taking a blog-cation as I put on my goggles (see above) and deep dive into giving this blog and website a brand new look – but with the same great content that I … Continue reading →
September 14, 2022
AND I THINK ABOUT YOU: Interview Plus SIX Book-Themed Activities
In celebration of the release of AND I THINK ABOUT YOU (Kids Can Press) I’m pleased to host picture book author Rosanne L. Kurstedt for an interview followed by SIX book-themed activities over at Read, Discuss, DO! I hope you … Continue reading →
September 12, 2022
The Day Queen Elizabeth Passed Through Cranford: A Special Memory from 1957
I am a long-time admirer of The Queen who I think was a beautiful example of what it means to live a servant life guided by faith-filled principles. Her happy marriage to Prince Philip also inspires me and I have … Continue reading →
