Laura Skidmore - Author

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Imaginative author of both children's fiction and general fiction who loves rhyming, adventure, and heart-warming stories!

I am a mother and an attorney who enjoys spending time with my husband, two adorable sons, and playful Cavapoo in New Jersey. I earned a B.S in Education from the University of Delaware and a J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. I've always enjoying using my imagination to take me places, and I love rhyming, whether it be in books, party invitations, or with my kids. While on a trip to Australia, I thought of a storyline for my first children's book, and I used my love of writing to make the dream a reality. I love to incorporate adventure, family, and friendship into my stories, as those are the things I also hold my dear to my heart.

While I am not writing, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, playing games and sports with my sons outside, traveling around the world, casual event planning, running, rhyming for special occasions, skiing, and going to the beach.

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I have a background in elementary education, and I have a passion for learning! I am comfortable with all ages, and I spend my time volunteering for my local library and at both of my sons' schools, which includes planning school events, reading and crafting with their classes as a volunteer, and acting as the PTO president, where I have the pleasure of assisting the school with fundraising, programming, and school activities. Not only do I love reading for children, but I love creating crafts with them that correspond to the book. This instills the excitement they feel from the story and also lets them use their imaginations and feel more connected to the story! My enthusiasm and excitement for my projects will ensure that everyone at any event has fun!