photo by Nathan Smith Laura is a best-selling, award-winning author of books for teens and pre-teens, both fiction and non-fiction. Her books have sold millions of copies and are considered staples in the how-to industry. Her novels for young people have been well-reviewed and she won the Bazannella award for her short story writing. She is a writer, crafter, and English instructor. She teaches composition and humanities and her lesson plans for all grades are available at teacherspayteachers.com. Shop for books and read reviews here. Visit her teaching blog, Composition Classroom and her creative blog, Craftsomnia.