Laura Indira Salas

“What does this poem mean?” “How should I read it?” “How do we talk about it?” “What do I DO with it?” “What’s the best way to assess it?” “How do I meet standards?” “When can I possibly fit it into my already over-packed day?” Have you ever asked these questions about poetry? The 30 Painless C...

Teach Haiku, Close Reading, and Cross-Curricular Learning with Riddle-ku Riddle-ku: Haiku for Very Close Reading makes teaching haiku to children easy with 30 American-style (5-7-5) haiku by award-winning poet Laura Purdie Salas (author of BookSpeak!, Water Can Be…, and more). Each haiku speaks from...

Picture books are especially close to to the hearts of Lisa Bullard and Laura Purdie Salas. They've been fortunate enough to work with fantastic editors on the way to having their own published. And over the years, they've coached hundreds of other picture book writers, offering them feedback about ...

A collection of wacky, whimsical poems about books and all the treasures they contain--honored with the Minnesota Book Award; NCTE Notable; Bank Street Best Books; Librarians' Choice; Honor Book - Gelett Burgess Center for Creative Expression; White Ravens book; and Nerdy Book Award.Laura Purdie Sal...

"Water can be a... Thirst quencher Kid drencher Cloud fluffer Fire snuffer Find out about the many roles water plays in this poetic exploration of water throughout the year."

“What does this poem mean?” “How should I read it?” “How do we talk about it?” “What do I DO with it?” “What’s the best way to assess it?” “How do I meet standards?” “When can I possibly fit it into my already over-packed day?” Have you ever asked these questions about poetry? The 30 Painless C...

Rocks may seem like boring, static objects—until you discover that a rock can spark a fire, glow in the dark, and provide shelters of all shapes and sizes. Laura Purdie Salas's lyrical rhyming text and Violeta Dabija's glowing illustrations show how rocks decorate and strengthen the world around them.

A leaf can be a . . . Shade spiller Mouth filler Tree topper Rain stopper Find out about the many roles leaves play in this poetic exploration of leaves throughout the year.