About the author
Laura Diebelius
Thank you for visiting my page! A bit about me…
Award-winning author, avid reader, regular exerciser and occasional wine drinker. You’ll find me in the Westminster bubble during the week and seaside dwelling at the weekend with my children, husband and cat.
I’ve been a bookworm for as long as I can remember with my nose constantly in a Jacqueline Wilson or Roald Dahl growing up.
Inspired by my children, I’ve written two heart-warming tales reminding us that love, patience, and a little bit of waiting can lead to the sweetest surprises. Illustrations by the talented Francesca Watt, see more www.littleunisaurbooks.com.
Awards
Pre-school picture book 2023 winner
Judged by primary school children at eight schools in the UK, I’m Going to Have a Sister was the 2023 Wishing Shelf Book Awards gold medal winner.
Favourite kid's reads 6 & under finalist
I’m Going to Have a Sister has been shortlisted for the 2024 Indieverse Awards. Results in November 2024.
SaveHaven Publishing
As an indie author, I know how daunting the publishing world can be. I now work alongside a fantastic team of writers and book enthusiasts to support indie authors in their publishing journey. From BETA reading to editing and eventual publishing SafeHaven Publishing has it all. I’ll be part of the BETA reading and children’s book editing team.
Get in touch for more details.
Book readings
For the launch of I’m Going to Have a Sister, I held a book reading at a local bookshop. I returned during National Storytelling Week 2024 to read to a group of children. I also visited a school for World Book Day 2024 and read to 80 children and their parents. If you live locally to Essex or London and would be interested in an author visit, please get in touch.
Local newspaper
In April 2024, I featured in my local newspaper to celebrate my gold-medal win in the Wishing Shelf Book Awards and nomination in the Indieverse Book Awards.
