Lauren Simone Blogs

When in Peru

When in Peru

Despite traffic, long lines, and airport delays, our visit to Peru was entertaining, relaxing, and thrilling! We saw the only oasis in South Africa, sandboarded, parasailed and enjoyed lots of different foods. Finally, seeing penguins, birds, and sea lions in their natural habitats only reinforced why we wrote the book Olivia Lauren's A Guide to Animal Habitats.

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Women's History Interview: Melissa-Sue John in CanvasRebel

Women's History Interview: Melissa-Sue John in CanvasRebel

For Women's History, Dr John made it in the pages of Canvas Rebel magazine. Canvas Rebel's mission is to create a space for artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs to be able to learn from their peers through the magic and power of storytelling.  Their love of the storytelling format comes from their founding of VoyageLA almost a decade ago, where they ask business owners to share the story of their lives and how they got to where they are today.  Here is the link to the article. Please share on your social media and tag us #laurensimonepubs #melissasuejohn

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Lauren Simone Pubs at the Link in Stamford, CT for Webster Bank event

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Lauren Simone Pubs at the Link in Stamford, CT for Webster Bank event

Lauren Simone participates as a Minority owned vendor at the Webster Bank's celebration of black history and women history at the Link in Stamford, CT.

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Olivia Lauren and Dr. Melissa-Sue John featured on the Black Children's Reading Lounge

Olivia Lauren and Dr. Melissa-Sue John featured on the Black Children's Reading Lounge

On Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 7 pm, Olivia Lauren and Dr. John had the opportunity to read had the opportunity to read to black children before their bedtime, promote and sell their books. 

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Black Children's Book Week

Black Children's Book Week

Black Children’s Book Week is a global celebration of Black children and the people who ensure Black children are represented in books and other children’s media. The week is administered by Black Baby Books, a platform that makes it easier to discover children’s books with Black characters. LSP celebrated at Possible Futures Bookstore.

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