Laura Bearden is an Early Childhood Educator whose true passion is children and their well being. Mrs. Bearden earned her Masters of Education degree from Northwestern State University, and a Doctoral Candidate at the University of Louisiana, Monroe. Laura is married with two children. Laura has always enjoyed writing, but first became interested in writing children’s books while working in the children’s area of the local library. When she isn’t writing, Mrs. Bearden enjoys reading, 3-D printing, geeking out, and spreading awareness about mental health issues.