This Mom Loves You

Laura is an author, writer and poet living in Perth, Western Australia. A Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) graduate, Laura has a bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts, and has worked as a singer, improviser, actor and director. With over 20 years' experience managing and delivering children's programs in paediatric hospitals and the arts sector, Laura is passionate about creativity, play and children's access to quality literature. She is trained in Infant Mental Health, Early Child Self-Regulation, innovation methodologies and corporate leadership. Currently working in arts management, Laura is an advocate for the Western Australian cultural sector and for the wider adoption of creative learning pedagogical approaches to education. Laura is an engaging public speaker and facilitator, and she has most recently presented at REMIX Summit, Leading Creative Schools Conference (University of NSW), EduFest WA and the National Gallery of Australia's Visual Arts Educators Conference. An author of poetry, short stories, flash fiction and picture books, Laura's work has been published by Hachette Australia, Rhiza Edge, Night Parrot Press and The School Magazine.