Laura B. Edge writes middle grade and young adult fiction and nonfiction. She loves all kinds of books-historical, contemporary, fiction, nonfiction-anything with a good story. She enjoys research and uses her love of history to create books that bring the past to life. An experienced reading and writing teacher, Laura enjoys talking to children and young adults about books and writing. She is an active member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and the Authors Guild. She has also worked as a computer programmer and owned and operated a computer training company.