Laura Pashley

Laura Pashley is a writer and artist who thrives on exploring new ideas and embracing challenges. Her award winning middle-grade book, Dodging Cupcakes, is a humourous story that delves into grief, friendship, and fitting in while weaving STEM-inspired projects into Mindy's everyday life. Dodging Cupcakes has won the Independent Press Award and Royal Dragonfly Award. Dodging Cupcakes was featured in Kirkus Book Reviews magazine and selected as The Editor’s Pick by the Children’s Book Review and The Reviewer’s Choice by the Midwest Book Review. This book celebrates creativity, curiosity, and courage for girls of all ages.