Laura Sassi's Blog

Did you know that the first Thursday in May is designated as the National Day of Prayer? This year that will be May 7, 2026. You can learn all about National Day of Prayer here: On this day, Americans from all walks of life and backgrounds will gather for observances to mark the day and… Continue reading SPECIAL OFFER: A FREE Prayer-Themed Virtual Author Visit for the 2026 NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

One of the JOYS of writing faith-filled books for children is getting to share them with children and their caregivers. And in the month leading up to Easter, I was blessed to have 14 events – spanning five states- where I got to share God’s love across multiple generations using three of my Easter-themed books:… Continue reading Joyful Easter Readings Across States: Connecting with Kids and Caregivers

When my kids were little, we always had stacks of books on hand from the library, school and from our own shelves, too. Here am with my son back when he was a toddler, enjoying reading a book from one from those stacks. In our opinion, the stand-alone titles were great, but we were always… Continue reading 8 Things to Love about a Good Children’s Book Series (Plus 8 Faith-Based Recommendations)

The world of my girlhood seems so long ago, but I still remember my favorite pastimes. I always loved (and still do) working with my hands and made quilts, clothes and furniture for my home made doll house that was fashioned out of a book case. I also enjoyed drawing and making things out of… Continue reading Cherishing Childhood Memories: Lessons for Today

Today I’m delighted to have multi-published children’s book author Carrie Finison as my guest with five fun facts about her lift-the-flap board book, Touch a Truck Day, published by Chronicle Books with illustrations by Viola Wang. Here’s the official description: Climb inside eight different trucks—including a fire engine, garbage truck, ambulance, and more!—and discover what… Continue reading Exploring Touch a Truck Day with Author Carrie Finison

Adding a faith-themed Easter book as the anchor to your child’s Easter basket is a great way to introduce your child to God’s love and the real meaning of Easter. With that in mind, here are seven Easter-y possibilities from the Laura Sassi collection that your little bunnies, er, I mean children might enjoy. Happy… Continue reading Seven Books by Laura Sassi Perfect for the Easter Basket

You’re invited! I have several book events planned for March 2026. I hope you’ll be able to join me at one or more of them. And if you are a school, church, mom’s group, library, or daycare, I’m booking now for spring and fall. Learn more in the “Author Visits and Speaking Engagements” tab. And now…… Continue reading March 2026: Author Visits and Easter Activities

Today it is my pleasure to be interviewed by podcast host Terrie Hellard-Brown. Her podcast, Sparking Everyday Discipleship, is all about discipleship in the 21st Century providing tools for everyday discipleship every day especially for discipling the children in our lives.  Terrie has interviewed many authors and others over the years. Recent topics include Building Determination… Continue reading Teaching Kids About Easter: Insights from Laura Sassi on the Sparking Everyday Discipleship Podcast

Today we’re really groovin’ on the blog because I have children’s author David McMullin as my guest sharing five tips for introducing music to babies and toddlers. This is perfect timing because his new board book Rock ’n’ Roll Baby, illustrated Allison Black and published by Random House Children’s Books, releases tomorrow! Here’s the official… Continue reading Rock’n’ Roll, Baby! 5 Tips for Introducing Music to Babies and Toddlers with Author David McCMullin

Happy Friday! I have four fun things to share with you today. First, Happy Easter, Risen King has its first professional review and it is unreservedly recommended! I hope the book does indeed find its way into churches, day care centers, preschools, community libraries and… Easter baskets near and far! Second, if you’re looking for… Continue reading Friday Round Up: A Review, a Giveaway, a Podcast and more!