Laura Sassi's Blog, page 67
August 9, 2018
PLEASE COME: Ocean Grove Meet and Greet with Laura Sassi!
If you are vacationing along the New Jersey shore, or live there, please stop by this Saturday, August 11, from 1 – 3pm at the Comfort Zone in Ocean Grove, NJ where I’ll be chatting with customers and signing books. … Continue reading →
August 7, 2018
Happy Book Birthday LOVE IS KIND!
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.” … Continue reading →
August 1, 2018
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: An Interview with Lindsey McDivitt, Author of NATURE’S FRIEND: THE GWEN FROSTIC STORY
Today I’m delighted to be interviewing picture book author Lindsey McDivitt in celebration of her debut picture book NATURE’S FRIEND: THE GWEN FROSTIC STORY. Published by Sleeping Bear Press and beautifully illustrated by Eileen Ryan Ewe, NATURE’S FRIEND: THE GWEN FROSTIC … Continue reading →
July 30, 2018
LOVE IS KIND Book Trailer Reveal on KidLit TV!
LOVE IS KIND releases in just over a week which means it’s time for a book trailer reveal! Zonderkidz did such a terrific job creating this short, sweet trailer which captures beautifully the essence of this heartfelt story about a … Continue reading →
July 23, 2018
PLUCKING SAPLINGS: Thoughts on THE LITTLE PRINCE and, of course, WRITING!
One of my favorite books as a child was LE PETIT PRINCE which I read in French because we were living in Paris at the time. My teacher, Mme. Lucas, chose it for our class because it was relatively simple … Continue reading →
July 13, 2018
SPECIAL OFFER: Pre-Order Your SIGNED Copy of LOVE IS KIND!
Will you help my new book LOVE IS KIND make a BIG SPLASH when it releases in early August by pre-ordering your copy today? I didn’t realize with my first two books just how important pre-orders can be in capturing … Continue reading →
July 2, 2018
SUMMER 2018 BOOK EVENTS with LAURA SASSI
Looking for something fun to do with the kiddos this summer? How about joining me for one of these summertime author events. Meet my storytelling companions – Diva Delores and Fernando – and enjoy a special craft. And if you are … Continue reading →
June 29, 2018
Interview with Rebecca Gerlings!
Originally posted on Read. Learn. Repeat.:
I’m pleased to welcome Rebecca Gerlings to the blog! She is the illustrator of Diva Delores and the Opera House Mouse, which was featured in my post about Appreciating What You Have. She has…
I’m pleased to welcome Rebecca Gerlings to the blog! She is the illustrator of Diva Delores and the Opera House Mouse, which was featured in my post about Appreciating What You Have. She has…
June 25, 2018
OLDIE BUT GOODIE: Five Things That FLOAT my Family’s BOAT
RUMBLE! BOOM! If your family is anything like mine, life can be stormy, what with the winds of busy-ness blowing us this way and that. And even if we’re not in the midst of truly stormy times, I find, as … Continue reading →
June 20, 2018
Extension Activity: DIVA DELORES AND THE OPERA HOUSE MOUSE Coloring Page!
TEACHERS, PARENTS, LIBRARIANS: Extend your story time with this printable DIVA DELORES AND THE OPERA HOUSE MOUSE coloring page created by Sterling Children’s Books. After coloring it in, make it super special by adding pink feathers and glitter. For extra, extra … Continue reading →
