"Laura's visit was a gift our school gave to our students; a gift of literacy and art skillfully woven together"

P. Tim Martindell, Language arts chair
Charles Drew Academy
Houston, TX

"Laura's visit to our school was the literary highlight of our cultural events program. The students were mesmerized for close to an hour by her lively engaging presentation of how she writes and illustrates her books. This included a hands-on drawing session led by Laura. How proud the children were of the McSpot masterpieces they drew!"

Katy Johnson, Cultural Events Coordinator
Parent Volunteer
Shawsheen School
Andover, MA

"Laura Seeley captivated our students' attention and interest as she shared her writing process and drawing techniques. She is a gifted speaker, artist and storyteller. She inspired every child to be a writer and illustrator during our Young Authors' Fair Week."

Jeanne Casella, Principal
Mary Silveira Elementary School
San Rafael, CA

"Miss Seeley, can you please come back tomorrow and draw with us some more?"
This is the childrenÕs standard response since 1990, and their teachers echo their sentiment. Laura brings special, magical gifts to children. She helps them achieve self-esteem based on accomplishment. Her lively, interactive presentation shows how she works and reworks ideas into finished manuscripts and illustrations. As they draw along with her, the light dawns-"This is fun! Even professionals have to do rough drafts and revisions. I don't have to be perfect, and I can get even better by practicing!"

Virginia Meldrum
Owner and founder of Owl's Tree Bookstore
Owner and founder of AIS (Authors & Illustrators in School)
Atlanta, GA

"Laura was wonderful. Our children were thoroughly engaged learning about how books are made and they loved drawing McSpot, her Dalmatian character. Our teachers appreciated her emphasis on writing and editing. She was a great resource...entertaining and informative."

Jackie Kinney, Media specialist
Simonton Elementary School
Lawrenceville, GA

"Meeting Laura was the highlight of the year. The students were very enriched by her presentation. It helped them to better understand the process of writing and illustrating books. Having seen and read her books, the children were motivated to create books of their own. Drawing with her made every student feel successful."

Beth Russell, Art teacher
George Walton Academy
Atlanta, GA

"We have had Laura at our three libraries several times and would like to have her several times more. She is that good! Her approach at getting kids excited could not be better. If you bring Laura to your school or library, get ready for comments that hers was the best program you have ever had."

Tom Bush, Children's librarian
Southwest Georgia Regional Library System

"Laura has visited our school several times during the past decade. Each time she comes, the children talk about her visit for months. Her technique is so special that all children feel successful. Our teachers vie for the original drawings she leaves behind. It is our loss and California's gain that Laura has left Atlanta for a new adventure."

Barbara Berryman, Media specialist
Holy Innocents' Episcopal School
Atlanta, GA

"Students and teachers love Laura's programs! The students are actively engaged and leave with a clearer understanding of the process of writing and illustrating a book. Teachers ask her to come back year after year!"

Marilyn Platz, Media specialist
Lake Windward Elementary School
Alpharetta, GA