Join Red Balloon in celebrating the release of We Belong, the latest picture book by Laura Purdie Salas! With illustrations by Carlos Vélez Aguilera and told in rhyming verse that makes for a great read-aloud, We Belong celebrates our diverse world.
Laura will read from her book and chat about the process of making We Belong with time for questions from the audience. Attendees will also write a lovely poem with Laura celebrating differences, similarities, and individuality.
To Attend: Use the link below to register for the event. Pre-registration is required! You can register for the event for free, select a bundle of a free ticket and book, or can donate to help us keep events happening. Books purchased for this event will be signed and may be personalized by Laura Purdie Salas. Registration ends at 5:00pm CST on March 2. All registered attendees will be sent the link to join the party 48 hours before the event and on the evening of the event, after ticket sales have ended.
Laura Purdie Salas is the author of more than 130 books for kids, including Bookspeak! Poems About Books , Stampede! Poems to Celebrate the Wild Side of School, and In the Middle of the Night: Poems from a Wide-Awake House. Poetry and rhyming nonfiction books are her favorite things to write.
