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Laura Parnum

@LauraParnum

Author, copyeditor, occasional magician. PERIL AT PRICE MANOR (Harper 2023); THE HAUNTING OF BELLINGTON COTTAGE (Harper 2025). Repped by @RedPenKaitlyn.

 Philadelphia, PA
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Joined June 2016
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It's #NewBookTuesday! We can't wait to dive into these new books by @LauraParnum, Lisa Springer, and Ava Reid 📚 Head to the HarperStacks blog to learn more: bit.ly/40D99np
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Looking for a fresh new summer read? Look no further than this week’s new releases! Take a look at some of the books hitting shelves today here: bookshop.org/lists/new-books…
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Hope to see some of you this weekend at #scbwiNY25!
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Heading to #NCTE24 next week? I'll be on a panel discussing the importance of humor in middle grade books and how your students can benefit from humor in their reading and writing!
NCTE Panel "From Fart Jokes to Freedom: How Humor in Middle Grade Novels Can Help Young Readers Find Their Own Voices and Imagine a Better Future" Friday, November 22 from 12:30 to 1:45 in Room 162B. Panelists are authors Nashe Jones, Laura Parnum, and Allie Millington with Moderator Kaitlin Long. Image shows panelists' photos as well as covers for their books: Courtesy of Cupid, As You Wish, Peril at Price Manor, The Haunting of Bellington Cottage, Olivetti, and Once for Yes.

ALT NCTE Panel "From Fart Jokes to Freedom: How Humor in Middle Grade Novels Can Help Young Readers Find Their Own Voices and Imagine a Better Future" Friday, November 22 from 12:30 to 1:45 in Room 162B. Panelists are authors Nashe Jones, Laura Parnum, and Allie Millington with Moderator Kaitlin Long. Image shows panelists' photos as well as covers for their books: Courtesy of Cupid, As You Wish, Peril at Price Manor, The Haunting of Bellington Cottage, Olivetti, and Once for Yes.

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Spooky Middle Grade book prize REMINDER: Check out all these "90-Second Scares" and collect the code words for a chance to win a huge stack of spooky middle grade books! Contest ends 11/3. spookymiddlegrade.com/2024/1…
Want to Win This Huge Stack of Spooky Middle Grade Books? Enter by November 10!

Want to Win This Huge Stack of Spooky Middle Grade Books? Enter by November 10!

We’ve just completed all 19 days of this year’s 90-Second Scares, a new series featuring some of your favorite children’s horror authors! If you missed some of the videos when they debu…

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THIS JUST IN! ENTRY DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 11/10!
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This looks fantastic!
Rob Renzetti (@RobRenzetti) profile pictureRob Renzetti@RobRenzetti24 Oct 2024
Cover reveal for the third book in my Horrible Bag series, THE CURSED CLOAK OF THE WRETCHED WRAITH. With artwork by @corleyms and design done by @mclairecruz The Cloak floats your way from @WorkshopBooks on 7/22/25 but you can order it right now at penguinrandomhouse.com/books…
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Check it out!
Abigail F. Taylor (@AbigailFTaylor) profile pictureAbigail F. Taylor@AbigailFTaylor12 Oct 2024
✨📚 WRITERS 📚✨ I'm offering dev edit services: $10 - Query &Synopsis $20 - Query, Synopsis, 5 pages $2 - per MS page $20 - shorties 10k or less I am an award winning short story author with a two book deal & most recently shortlisted in the Darling Axe First Page Awards.
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Today we are excited to share the cover for THE HAUNTING OF BELLINGTON COTTAGE by @LauraParnum! Head to the Spooky Middle Grade blog for the full reveal and book details. spookymiddlegrade.com/2024/1…

Cover Reveal: The Haunting of Bellington Cottage by Laura Parnum

Laura Parnum’s second novel is due to release next summer from HarperCollins. Here at Spooky Middle Grade, we are thrilled to bring you the cover reveal for THE HAUNTING OF BELLINGTON COTTAGE. Befo…

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It's here! The cover for my next novel THE HAUNTING OF BELLINGTON COTTAGE due to release next summer. Read all about it and see the full cover at spookymiddlegrade.com/2024/1… Art: @pauhami_design Design: @catleeart AD: Jessie Gang Editor: @SarahHomerReads
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🦋ARC Giveaway!!🦋 THE GHOSTS OF BITTERFLY BAY releases Feb '25, but if you fancy reading my little ghost book early, enter to win an arc! Just: 🦋 Like & rt this post 🦋 Follow me 🦋 Comment your most anticipated 2025 release That's it! US/CAN only. Winner drawn 10/21 <3
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Keep your eyes out! Cover reveal coming this week!
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What a day! I was honored to accept the Carolyn W. Field Award for best book for young people by a PA author or illustrator at the @PALibraryAssoc conference. Many thanks to the award committee and to all the librarians out there getting books into the hands of young readers ❤️🥰
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A great article by @joshwhowrites on bridging the gap between middle grade and young adult books—with teen horror! Happy Spooky Season, everyone! teenlibrariantoolbox.com/202…
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easternshorewriters.org/even… Tonight! Free! Let's talk about banned books and how we can fight back against bans!
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Join us! Bring your cape!
Diane Billas queer YA author (@dianebillas) profile pictureDiane Billas queer YA author@dianebillas9 Sep 2024
The launch party for SUPERFICIAL is happening on September 27, 7PM EDT at the Upper Dublin Library in Fort Washington, PA! I'll be in conversation with middle grade author @LauraParnum talking about all things superheroes and Philadelphia. More info and RSVP link bio.
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Behold! The gorgeous cover for Meg Eden Kuyatt’s next novel!
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I HAVE A COVER!! mrschureads.blogspot.com/202…
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Spread the word🎉Just announced!✨Submission Shine online critique intensive 2025 SCHOLARSHIP window is open—please see details scbwi.org/events/submission-… 📌Save the date, general registration opens in September #scbwievent #writingscholarship #illustrationscholarship #amquerying
Eastern PA SCBWI owl logo Scholarship opportunity Scholarship window open, apply today!(circled) Submission Shine online critique intensive January 16–18, 2025; brush strokes and glitter background, open book graphic logo; scbwi.org/events/submission-shine-2025-online-critique-intensive

ALT Eastern PA SCBWI owl logo Scholarship opportunity Scholarship window open, apply today!(circled) Submission Shine online critique intensive January 16–18, 2025; brush strokes and glitter background, open book graphic logo; scbwi.org/events/submission-shine-2025-online-critique-intensive

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Critique Deadline closing soon! Join us on 9/21 in Lancaster for our one-day event with eight amazing kidlit pros offering breakout sessions, pitches, and critiques! Information for the event can be found at scbwi.org/events/first-page-… #amquerying #kidlit
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