Laura Pashley wears many hats—she’s a writer, an artist, and an advocate for empowering young minds. As a mother of three, she’s no stranger to life’s challenges, having moved across the country 12 times. These experiences opened her eyes to the struggles of fitting in and finding one’s place.

Inspired by her work mentoring young students through FIRST Robotics—an exciting program that promotes STEM education by building and competing with robots—Laura noticed girls in her community lacked the opportunity and confidence to learn basic tools. She decided to change that narrative in her recently published book, Dodging Cupcakes.

"The story is well written and easy to read and follow." — Readers Favorite Book Review.