Author visits that make the person behind the book part of the program.

Laura can work with schools, libraries and community groups on readings, Q&A, writing conversations and book-based events for children, young adults and adult readers.

Ask About an Author Visit See Laura’s books

Children’s booksAdult nonfictionWriting + publishing discussion

Serena the Sailboat by Laura Thomae Young

Adulting Like a Boss by Laura Thomae Young

Kitty Kitty Where Are You? by Laura Thomae Young

Possible program pieces

Build the visit around the age group and the book.

An author event can be a simple reading, a classroom discussion, a larger assembly or a deeper conversation about writing and publishing.

Reading + Q&AHear part of a book and ask the author about the story, characters and writing process.

How a book gets madeTalk about the steps from idea to draft to revision to published book.

Writing conversationPractical discussion about starting, revising and finishing written work.

Adulting programsUse Adulting Like a Boss as a starting point for older students and young adults.

Books

Several books, several kinds of audience.

Laura’s published work includes the Serena the Sailboat series, bedtime books, Kitty Kitty Where Are You? and Adulting Like a Boss.

View the full book list

For writers’ groups too

Want the event to focus more on writing or publishing?

Laura has spoken to writers’ groups and conferences, including East Side Writers’ Group in Nashville and the Southern Christian Writers Conference. A separate page covers writing and publishing talks for adult audiences.

Writing & publishing talks

Common questions

For schools and libraries

What can an author visit include?

Depending on the age group and event, Laura can offer readings, Q&A, discussion about writing a book, the publishing process and conversation tied to specific books.

Does Laura work with both children and adults?

Yes. Laura writes children’s books and adult nonfiction, so the event can be shaped for students, families, adult readers or writers.

Can books be part of the event?

Yes. Ask Laura about book availability, signed copies and group-order options when you send the event details.

Speaking inquiry

Plan an author visit with Laura

Tell Laura the age group, setting, date, books you are considering and the kind of program you have in mind.

No public fee list - ask for a quote based on the event.
Local, U.S., international and virtual programs are available.
Talks can be shaped around the audience, event goal and available time.