Laura Gehl
@authorlauragehl.bsky.social
Author of board books, picture books, early readers, and middle grade nonfiction. Lover of reading, travel, hiking, and ice cream, preferably combined.
MY BODY CAN, illustrated by Alexandra Colombo, is a book full of Jewish joy. Over the course of one Jewish year, this book celebrates all the things our bodies can do--from hiking to eating to swimming to laughing (four of my very favorite things). I hope you will check it out!
October 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM
MY BODY CAN, illustrated by Alexandra Colombo, is a book full of Jewish joy. Over the course of one Jewish year, this book celebrates all the things our bodies can do--from hiking to eating to swimming to laughing (four of my very favorite things). I hope you will check it out!
Happy book birthday to The Elevator on 74th Street, about an elevator who decides to play friendship matchmaker! I'm so excited that this book is now out in the world. The illustrations by Yas Imamura are absolutely fabulous.
I really love this book and hope you will read and share it!
I really love this book and hope you will read and share it!
September 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Happy book birthday to The Elevator on 74th Street, about an elevator who decides to play friendship matchmaker! I'm so excited that this book is now out in the world. The illustrations by Yas Imamura are absolutely fabulous.
I really love this book and hope you will read and share it!
I really love this book and hope you will read and share it!
My daughter created this adorable book trailer for The Elevator on 74th Street! The book is out September 20.
September 4, 2025 at 12:59 PM
My daughter created this adorable book trailer for The Elevator on 74th Street! The book is out September 20.
Thank you to the Center for Children's Books for a wonderful review of THE ELEVATOR ON 74th STREET.
As a huge Shel Silverstein fan (who also recognizes that The Giving Tree has some problematic messaging), I was delighted and honored by this comparison.
Our book is out 9/20! Pre-order now!
As a huge Shel Silverstein fan (who also recognizes that The Giving Tree has some problematic messaging), I was delighted and honored by this comparison.
Our book is out 9/20! Pre-order now!
September 1, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Thank you to the Center for Children's Books for a wonderful review of THE ELEVATOR ON 74th STREET.
As a huge Shel Silverstein fan (who also recognizes that The Giving Tree has some problematic messaging), I was delighted and honored by this comparison.
Our book is out 9/20! Pre-order now!
As a huge Shel Silverstein fan (who also recognizes that The Giving Tree has some problematic messaging), I was delighted and honored by this comparison.
Our book is out 9/20! Pre-order now!
Bucket List Item: Write a picture book that has an ice cream sundae on the cover ✅
I'm SO SO EXCITED to share the cover for the book that Sarah Lynn Baker and I have created. It is a story of summer fun, of grandma love, of being brave, and, of course, ice cream!
Available for pre-order now!
I'm SO SO EXCITED to share the cover for the book that Sarah Lynn Baker and I have created. It is a story of summer fun, of grandma love, of being brave, and, of course, ice cream!
Available for pre-order now!
August 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Bucket List Item: Write a picture book that has an ice cream sundae on the cover ✅
I'm SO SO EXCITED to share the cover for the book that Sarah Lynn Baker and I have created. It is a story of summer fun, of grandma love, of being brave, and, of course, ice cream!
Available for pre-order now!
I'm SO SO EXCITED to share the cover for the book that Sarah Lynn Baker and I have created. It is a story of summer fun, of grandma love, of being brave, and, of course, ice cream!
Available for pre-order now!
Thank you so much to SLJ for a glowing review of THE ELEVATOR ON 74th STREET!
The reviewer also noted, "This story will be useful for engaging children in discussions about the effort that it takes to form friendships and would be useful at the start of the school year."
I love this idea!
The reviewer also noted, "This story will be useful for engaging children in discussions about the effort that it takes to form friendships and would be useful at the start of the school year."
I love this idea!
July 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Thank you so much to SLJ for a glowing review of THE ELEVATOR ON 74th STREET!
The reviewer also noted, "This story will be useful for engaging children in discussions about the effort that it takes to form friendships and would be useful at the start of the school year."
I love this idea!
The reviewer also noted, "This story will be useful for engaging children in discussions about the effort that it takes to form friendships and would be useful at the start of the school year."
I love this idea!
I can't even describe how excited I am about this book that Julia Patton and I get to put out into the world! It is about bunnies who defend their forest from a dastardly new resident not with weapons but with poetry and baked goods. Available for pre-order now!
June 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I can't even describe how excited I am about this book that Julia Patton and I get to put out into the world! It is about bunnies who defend their forest from a dastardly new resident not with weapons but with poetry and baked goods. Available for pre-order now!
Grateful for two new glowing reviews! Thank you Kirkus and SLJ!
DONUT/ROSQUILLA is out now, and THE ELEVATOR ON 74th STREET is available for pre-order.
#kidlit
DONUT/ROSQUILLA is out now, and THE ELEVATOR ON 74th STREET is available for pre-order.
#kidlit
May 21, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Grateful for two new glowing reviews! Thank you Kirkus and SLJ!
DONUT/ROSQUILLA is out now, and THE ELEVATOR ON 74th STREET is available for pre-order.
#kidlit
DONUT/ROSQUILLA is out now, and THE ELEVATOR ON 74th STREET is available for pre-order.
#kidlit
I'm so delighted that DONUT, illustrated by the fabulous Andrea Zuill, is now available in a bilingual board book format!
May 6, 2025 at 6:28 PM
I'm so delighted that DONUT, illustrated by the fabulous Andrea Zuill, is now available in a bilingual board book format!
ORSON AND THE WORLD’S LOUDEST LIBRARY is out today! This book is a love letter to libraries and also to all the kids (and adults!) who crave quiet. ORSON is about the ways that libraries not only connect people to books but also connect book-lovers to one another. I hope you will check it out!
April 15, 2025 at 12:41 PM
ORSON AND THE WORLD’S LOUDEST LIBRARY is out today! This book is a love letter to libraries and also to all the kids (and adults!) who crave quiet. ORSON is about the ways that libraries not only connect people to books but also connect book-lovers to one another. I hope you will check it out!
Thank you to Booklist for reviewing ORSON AND THE WORLD'S LOUDEST LIBRARY!
Less than a week until this book gets to meet its readers!
Less than a week until this book gets to meet its readers!
April 9, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Thank you to Booklist for reviewing ORSON AND THE WORLD'S LOUDEST LIBRARY!
Less than a week until this book gets to meet its readers!
Less than a week until this book gets to meet its readers!
Yay, my author copies arrived!
Can't wait to share this book with readers in less than two weeks!
#KidLit #Library #LibraryLove #Libraries #Librarians
Can't wait to share this book with readers in less than two weeks!
#KidLit #Library #LibraryLove #Libraries #Librarians
April 6, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Yay, my author copies arrived!
Can't wait to share this book with readers in less than two weeks!
#KidLit #Library #LibraryLove #Libraries #Librarians
Can't wait to share this book with readers in less than two weeks!
#KidLit #Library #LibraryLove #Libraries #Librarians
I had so much fun presenting to these 1st graders today as part of York County Libraries' GOAL program.
My very favorite idea these kids came up with was a chicken and a teddy bear who are happily living together...until THE CHICKEN RIPS THE TEDDY BEAR'S ARM OFF. Yikes! What a great conflict!
My very favorite idea these kids came up with was a chicken and a teddy bear who are happily living together...until THE CHICKEN RIPS THE TEDDY BEAR'S ARM OFF. Yikes! What a great conflict!
March 27, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I had so much fun presenting to these 1st graders today as part of York County Libraries' GOAL program.
My very favorite idea these kids came up with was a chicken and a teddy bear who are happily living together...until THE CHICKEN RIPS THE TEDDY BEAR'S ARM OFF. Yikes! What a great conflict!
My very favorite idea these kids came up with was a chicken and a teddy bear who are happily living together...until THE CHICKEN RIPS THE TEDDY BEAR'S ARM OFF. Yikes! What a great conflict!
The Blueberry Award celebrates the best nature books for kids, and I'm so delighted that WHO LAID THESE EGGS? is a Blueberry Honor book for 2024.
It was a joy to work on this book with illustrator Loris Lora, our editor Meredith Mundy, and the wonderful team at Abrams.
It was a joy to work on this book with illustrator Loris Lora, our editor Meredith Mundy, and the wonderful team at Abrams.
March 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The Blueberry Award celebrates the best nature books for kids, and I'm so delighted that WHO LAID THESE EGGS? is a Blueberry Honor book for 2024.
It was a joy to work on this book with illustrator Loris Lora, our editor Meredith Mundy, and the wonderful team at Abrams.
It was a joy to work on this book with illustrator Loris Lora, our editor Meredith Mundy, and the wonderful team at Abrams.
In just a month, ORSON AND THE WORLD'S LOUDEST LIBRARY will be out in the world, and we have an adorable new activity sheet to go with it!
ORSON features two imaginary books within the story, and this coloring sheet allows readers to create their own imaginary book!
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ORSON features two imaginary books within the story, and this coloring sheet allows readers to create their own imaginary book!
lauragehl.com/free-resourc...
March 17, 2025 at 6:48 PM
In just a month, ORSON AND THE WORLD'S LOUDEST LIBRARY will be out in the world, and we have an adorable new activity sheet to go with it!
ORSON features two imaginary books within the story, and this coloring sheet allows readers to create their own imaginary book!
lauragehl.com/free-resourc...
ORSON features two imaginary books within the story, and this coloring sheet allows readers to create their own imaginary book!
lauragehl.com/free-resourc...
Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! My 14-year-old daughter made this book trailer for my upcoming picture book ORSON AND THE WORLD'S LOUDEST LIBRARY, illustrated by Stephanie Roth Sisson. Hope you enjoy! The book is available for pre-order now and out in April. #KidLit #libraries #library #librarylove
February 14, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! My 14-year-old daughter made this book trailer for my upcoming picture book ORSON AND THE WORLD'S LOUDEST LIBRARY, illustrated by Stephanie Roth Sisson. Hope you enjoy! The book is available for pre-order now and out in April. #KidLit #libraries #library #librarylove
Get a sneak peek at ORSON AND THE WORLD'S LOUDEST LIBRARY (out in April!), as well as the twists and turns along the path to this book's publication.
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February 3, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Get a sneak peek at ORSON AND THE WORLD'S LOUDEST LIBRARY (out in April!), as well as the twists and turns along the path to this book's publication.
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The first review of ORSON AND THE WORLD'S LOUDEST LIBRARY, beautifully illustrated by Stephanie Roth Sisson, is in from Publishers Weekly! ORSON is out April 15 and available for pre-order NOW through your favorite indie or online bookseller. You can also request that your library order a copy!
January 23, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The first review of ORSON AND THE WORLD'S LOUDEST LIBRARY, beautifully illustrated by Stephanie Roth Sisson, is in from Publishers Weekly! ORSON is out April 15 and available for pre-order NOW through your favorite indie or online bookseller. You can also request that your library order a copy!
What are your favorite TWO-PLAYER card games or board games (for teens or adults)? Cribbage is the only one we play, and we would love other options. Bonus points for games that are not very complicated/hard to learn.
@debbieohi.com, I feel like you might have some great suggestions...
@debbieohi.com, I feel like you might have some great suggestions...
January 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
What are your favorite TWO-PLAYER card games or board games (for teens or adults)? Cribbage is the only one we play, and we would love other options. Bonus points for games that are not very complicated/hard to learn.
@debbieohi.com, I feel like you might have some great suggestions...
@debbieohi.com, I feel like you might have some great suggestions...
I got actual paper proofs for my upcoming picture book, beautifully illustrated by Yas Imamura. So exciting! Coming fall 2025 from Paula Wiseman books/Simon & Schuster.
January 10, 2025 at 1:23 PM
I got actual paper proofs for my upcoming picture book, beautifully illustrated by Yas Imamura. So exciting! Coming fall 2025 from Paula Wiseman books/Simon & Schuster.
I just sent out my newsletter, this one entitled "Snow, Ice Cream, and Other Cold Stuff." It included info about my new book (SNOW IS...) and my new obsession (making ice cream). Like every edition, it also included a giveaway. To receive future newsletters, sign up here: lauragehl.com/contact/
January 10, 2025 at 1:17 AM
I just sent out my newsletter, this one entitled "Snow, Ice Cream, and Other Cold Stuff." It included info about my new book (SNOW IS...) and my new obsession (making ice cream). Like every edition, it also included a giveaway. To receive future newsletters, sign up here: lauragehl.com/contact/
Maryland/DC families, I hope you are enjoying our winter wonderland conditions!
I also hope you will join me for a snowy SUNDAY Storytime at People's Book in Takoma Park this coming Sunday, 1/12, at 9:30 am. Snowy songs, stories, and crafts!
RSVP here: peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/snow-i...
I also hope you will join me for a snowy SUNDAY Storytime at People's Book in Takoma Park this coming Sunday, 1/12, at 9:30 am. Snowy songs, stories, and crafts!
RSVP here: peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/snow-i...
January 6, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Maryland/DC families, I hope you are enjoying our winter wonderland conditions!
I also hope you will join me for a snowy SUNDAY Storytime at People's Book in Takoma Park this coming Sunday, 1/12, at 9:30 am. Snowy songs, stories, and crafts!
RSVP here: peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/snow-i...
I also hope you will join me for a snowy SUNDAY Storytime at People's Book in Takoma Park this coming Sunday, 1/12, at 9:30 am. Snowy songs, stories, and crafts!
RSVP here: peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/snow-i...
If you are a cave lover like I am, Belize is paradise for more than just the gorgeous beaches and reefs. We had the chance to canoe, tube, swim, and hike through three different cave systems.
December 29, 2024 at 3:56 PM
If you are a cave lover like I am, Belize is paradise for more than just the gorgeous beaches and reefs. We had the chance to canoe, tube, swim, and hike through three different cave systems.
Do you live in the DMV? Are you excited for snow? Whether your personal answer is "Bring it on" or "Please no," come join me to celebrate the fluffy white stuff that kids love!
This Saturday 12/14 in Baltimore, MD, or Saturday 1/4 in Alexandria, VA. Music, crafts, and SNOW IS...! #kidlit
This Saturday 12/14 in Baltimore, MD, or Saturday 1/4 in Alexandria, VA. Music, crafts, and SNOW IS...! #kidlit
December 9, 2024 at 2:32 PM
Do you live in the DMV? Are you excited for snow? Whether your personal answer is "Bring it on" or "Please no," come join me to celebrate the fluffy white stuff that kids love!
This Saturday 12/14 in Baltimore, MD, or Saturday 1/4 in Alexandria, VA. Music, crafts, and SNOW IS...! #kidlit
This Saturday 12/14 in Baltimore, MD, or Saturday 1/4 in Alexandria, VA. Music, crafts, and SNOW IS...! #kidlit
Baltimore-area friends with kids, come join me for storytime this Saturday at 10:15 am at Charm City Books! We will read snowy books, sing snowy songs, and do snowy crafts!
RSVP here:
www.charmcitybooks.com/events/15494...
RSVP here:
www.charmcitybooks.com/events/15494...
December 5, 2024 at 10:04 PM
Baltimore-area friends with kids, come join me for storytime this Saturday at 10:15 am at Charm City Books! We will read snowy books, sing snowy songs, and do snowy crafts!
RSVP here:
www.charmcitybooks.com/events/15494...
RSVP here:
www.charmcitybooks.com/events/15494...