Laura Sassi's Blog

Wondering which books by Laura Sassi might fit nicely under your tree?  I’ve put together a little guide to help you decide. Click each cover for links to various vendors and more information about each book. And if you are interested in signed copies, but live too far away for an in-person book signing, now… Continue reading Ultimate Laura Sassi Gift Guide (plus Signed Book Plates Offer)

Today I’m excited to let you know that Christian children’s author Nancy I. Sanders, who I’ve had on the blog before here and here, has a new book out! Out of This World Devotions, a devotional for tweens with an outer space theme, released this past summer with content and format that’s just right for… Continue reading Explore Nancy I. Sanders’ New Space-Themed Devotional for Kids (and a Giveaway!)

I’m thrilled today to share with you a special opportunity organized by Paraclete Press to have one of these wonderful authors (including me!) pop in for a free virtual author visit at your school or your child’s school during Catholic Schools Week, January 25-31, 2026. Click on each author’s image to see their books. Contact… Continue reading Free Virtual Author Visits for Schools: Catholic Schools Week 2026

Today it is my absolute pleasure to have children’s book author, Mindy Baker, as my guest. Mindy is a gifted writer who masterfully writes picture books and middle grade! This ability to write for not just one, but two, young audiences makes Mindy a stand out in my mind and I’m delighted to have her… Continue reading Author Spotlight: Deep Conversations for Tweens with Mindy Baker Inspired by her Book Soledad and the Curse of the Phoenix

You’re invited! I have several book events planned for November 2025. 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 winter and spring. Learn more in the “Author Visits and Speaking Engagements” tab. And… Continue reading Join Author Laura Sassi for November Story Events

Happy Halloween! I have three fun things to share with you today. First, as proof of how much I love pumpkins (so much that I decided to set Pumpkin Day for Boo and Belle in a pumpkin patch), here are two snapshots from when my kids were little showing each in their first Halloween costume… Continue reading Precious Pumpkins, A Book Journey and School Visits, Oh My!

Today I’m delighted to have Christian children’s book author Valerie Ellis as my guest sharing five fun facts about new faith-filled book for kids  WILD FAITH DEVOTIONAL FOR KIDS: 52 Amazing Animals That Point to One Great God illustrated by Jen Bricking and published by Waterbrook. Here’s the official description: God created the world. Every aspect… Continue reading 5 Fun Facts About Wild Faith Devotional for Kids with Author Valerie Ellis

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 Sparking Everyday Discipleship: A Podcast Interview with Laura Sassi

With the release of my newest book, Pumpkin Day for Boo and Belle, I guess it’s inevitable that this fall has been all about pumpkins. I’ve been photographed with them, I’ve talked about them at school visits, and right now, as I type this, I even have pumpkin bread in the oven! Not surprisingly, they’ve… Continue reading Transform Your Writing: Lessons from Pumpkin Carving

My Tender Heart Devotions, my collection of 52 devotions for little ones, just had its first book birthday!  In celebration (or perhaps it’s just coincidence) I noticed that it’s on sale right now at Amazon for 41% off the list price, so if you’ve been on the fence about purchasing, now might be the perfect… Continue reading Celebrating One Year of My Tender Heart Devotions (Plus 41% off sale on Amazon!)