Bio:

Laura Langston is the author of sixteen internationally acclaimed books for children and young adults, including Last Ride, Hannah’s Touch, Exit Point, Finding Cassidy, The Trouble With Cupid, Lesia’s Dream (winner of the inaugural Kobzar Literary Award), and Mile-High Apple Pie which has been translated into seven languages and was nominated for the Cilip Kate Greenaway medal. Her books have been included on the New York City Public Library’s ‘Books for Teens list’ and have been Chapter/Indigo junior advisor’s picks. A former journalist with the CBC, Laura also writes non-fiction for various magazines. When she’s not writing, reading or planning her next author talk, she can usually be found in the garden or spying on people at the grocery store. Laura lives with on Vancouver Island with her husband and son; a Shetland sheepdog who demands dessert every night; a lizard named Freddie who only eats crickets; and a feral cat who brings her flowers instead of mice. Visit her website here: www.lauralangston.com

Writer
PAL
Member since 1996
Region: Canada: West

Contact Information

Current Location:   Victoria
Website:  http://www.lauralangston.com

Published In Children's Market: Yes
Available for Speaking Engagements? Yes