Author, Speaker, Reading Evangelist
My goal is to write exciting, uplifting stories that will inspire kids to read and learn about history, science, and events that have shaped their world.
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Author of the New York Times I Survived series and Editor at Large at Scholastic, Inc.
New York Times Bestselling Series
Deeply researched, heart-felt stories about history’s most important events.
“Resilience is the theme that connects all of the I Survived books”
- Los Angeles Times
Teacher Resources
Free Activities & Teaching Resources
Posters, crossword puzzles, read-alouds, close reading questions, and more for every book in the I Survived series.
School Visits & Appearances
Bring Lauren to Your School
In-person and virtual presentations combining stories of resilience with insights into researching and writing.
About
Learn More about Lauren
Lauren Tarshis is the author of the bestselling I Survived series for young readers and editor of the children’s magazine Storyworks.
Upcoming Appearances
September 26, 2026
Chappaqua Children's Book Festival - Chappaqua Train Station
10 AM
– 4 PM
November 11-13, 2026
Fayetteville Public Library TrueLit Festival
April 21-22, 2027
Great Plains Literary Festival
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