Laura Sassi's Blog, page 31
July 4, 2022
FIVE FUN WAYS TO CELEBRATE the FOURTH of JULY with your LITTLE ONES
Looking for some easy, last minute ideas to add a little extra something to your Fourth of July celebrations? Here’s are five of my picks, perfect for families with little ones. They make me wish either that my kids were younger … Continue reading →
July 1, 2022
FINDING YOUR JOYFUL SPOT: Thoughts on Parlor Pliés and Writing
My daughter, aged 17, is away at a ballet intensive for two weeks. I’m not hearing much from her except a few texts that says things like “I love it here!” and “I’m sore from all the dancing, but it’s … Continue reading →
June 27, 2022
GUEST POST: Exploring PICTURE BOOK LAYERS with Children
Did you know picture books have multiple layers? Those of us who write them are aware of this because it plays into how the story unfolds. But children might not be aware of this. With that in mind, I’m delighted … Continue reading →
June 22, 2022
FUN NEWS: TWO-BOOK Deal!
This painted rock that I spotted in Surf City, NJ last summer is the perfect visual for today’s fun news. I’ve hinted a bit on social media recently about something special that I’ve been busy working on — namely something … Continue reading →
June 20, 2022
10 Things to LOVE about BOARD BOOKS!
In celebration of fostering a love of reading in even the LITTLEST ones, here are 10 things to LOVE about BOARD BOOKS! Board books can be read in one sitting, but also enjoyed again and again. With stiff cardboard pages, … Continue reading →
June 16, 2022
FATHER’S DAY WISDOM: Reflections on Taking the LONG CUT in Writing and Life
Not only has my dad always been a loving, caring father (and more recently a wonderful champion of my writing endeavors), he’s also been a life long creator of wonderful phrases that make life a little bit funnier. Memorable dad … Continue reading →
June 13, 2022
ORGANIZING a BOOK LAUNCH: Notebook Style!
In just under four months my seventh children’s book, Happy Birthday Christmas Child, published by Paraclete Press and illustrated by Gabi Murphy will release. For a couple of months already, I have been busy preparing for release day. And as … Continue reading →
June 9, 2022
READ, DISCUSS, DO! Snack and a Story with LOVE IS KIND
I’m so excited to be a part of a fabulous reading initiative geared to families, librarians, teachers and anyone, really, who enjoys reading picture books with their kids. Created by founder and picture book author Rebecca J. Gomez, Read, Discuss, … Continue reading →
June 8, 2022
And the Winner of BAPTIZED IN THE WATER is…
I’m delighted to announce that the winner of last week’s special giveaway, a fresh off the press copy of BAPTIZED IN THE WATER is… … Elizabeth Brooks ! Congratulations! I will be in touch with you so we can get the … Continue reading →
June 6, 2022
SUMMER CHALLENGE: Taming TIME Spent on Social Media (EIGHT Ideas to Get You Started)
As a children’s book author, I devote significant time each week to growing my social media platform which for me includes Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. I would also loop in my blog because the content here must also be created … Continue reading →
