Laurie Coulter
Laurie’s latest book is an eye-opening, entertaining guide to 100 wacky and ordinary 19th-century jobs, from hokey-pokey sellers to telephone operators. Illustrated with Martha Newbigging’s wonderful illustrations.
A little bit about Laurie
Laurie writes non-fiction books for 8- to 12-year-olds. She is also a book editor (find out more in Working with Words). In her spare time she enjoys canoeing, hiking, playing badminton, gardening, and exploring museums. Laurie and her husband live in Toronto and have two grown children.
art by Martha Newbigging © 2008