Laura Bowers

About me:

I'm a young adult novelist, wife, mother of two great boys, horse lover, Orioles fan--no matter what their record is, and compulsive list keeper. My first book, BEAUTY SHOP FOR RENT, a "Steel Magnolias for teens," was recently named one of Bank Street College's starred Best Children's Books of the Year. Check out MY WEBSITE to find out more or LIVEJOURNAL BLOG!

*STARRED REVIEW* ". . . Teens will find Abbey’s emotional turmoil rings true, as does the reason behind her final act of forgiveness. But it’s the multigenerational friendships-the feisty, sniping conversations with Granny Po and her close circle of friends, "The Widows," brim with humor-that make Bowers’s first novel a delight."–Publisher’s Weekly

"As homey, gossipy, and charming as a small-town beauty shop, Laura Bowers' first novel will soothe your mind, cleanse your pores, and make your hair curl with laughter." --E. Lockhart, author of The Boyfriend List and Fly on the Wall.

"Bowers gets all the emotional details right in this warm-hearted story. These are the kinds of characters you hate to leave behind when you finish the last page." –-Ellen Wittlinger, author of Hard Love.

". . . Funny, aching, and authentic, Laura Bowers' debut is one of the finest, most entertaining I've ever read." --Cynthia Leitich Smith, author of Tantalize.

(More reviews.)

Some tidbits about me:

1. I make great chili.

2. I can wiggle my ears, which makes for a great party trick.

3. I've never tried sauerkraut because I can't stand the smell.

4. I really liked the Spice Girls movie.

5. My first love was a pony named Jumper.

For those who have read my book, (THANK YOU,) check out my Fact or Fiction page on my website that shows what elements from my life made it into Beauty Shop for Rent!

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