Laura Gilliand, Author

✨ Welcome!! ✨ 

Hi! I’m Laura Gilliand — author, playwright, teacher, actor, military spouse, and proud mom of four incredible kids.

Whether you’re here looking for chapter books that inspire kindness, rhyming read-alouds for your classroom, or a murder-mystery stage play set in a karaoke bar, you’re in the right place.

My creative work blends humor, heart, curiosity, and connection. I write to celebrate individuality, build empathy, and spark meaningful conversations — in families, classrooms, and on stage. 

📚 What You'll Find Here:

🌟 Books for Young Readers

Explore my growing collection of books, including:

• Super Signers – A chapter book about courage, friendship, and learning sign language
  
  

• ABC: What Animal Will It Be? – An animal alphabet full of fun facts and self-love
  
  

• 123: How Many Animals Do You See? – A counting adventure through the wild!
  
  

Each story is designed to be interactive, educational, and empowering — perfect for K–5 classrooms and curious kids everywhere.

🎭 Plays for the Stage

Don’t miss my original play:

🎤 Murderous Melodies: A Karaoke Kill
Part whodunit, part musical chaos, this dramatic comedy invites audiences into a competitive karaoke contest… until the music stops. Designed for community theaters, high schools, and local productions.

Licensing details available — or inquire for performance rights!

🛠️ Teacher Resources & Extras

As an educator, I love providing teachers with:

• Free classroom guides
  
  

• Activity packs for literacy, SEL, and STEM
  
  

• Author visit info and creative writing prompts
  
  

🎭📚 Creativity for Every Age

From preschoolers learning their letters…
To kids discovering their voices…
To adults solving a musical murder mystery…

You’ll find something here to laugh about, learn from, and love.

Thank you for visiting! Feel free to explore, read, download, or reach out. I’d love to connect.

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