Laurie Cockerell has just published a new Texas History Homeschool Curriculum - three stellar books from our Texas prize winning author!  Laurie will autograph and mail to you!

Please see Laurie's two other books on our auction, "Founders Fables,""Sam Houston" and "The Miracle"!

"Laurie Cockerell was born and raised in Texas, receiving her undergraduate degree from Texas Tech University and her graduate degree from The University of Texas at Arlington. She taught in elementary school classrooms in Texas and Hawaii, and has worked extensively with children in church and other volunteer programs. Laurie also managed the domestic program of a large adoption agency located in Texas.

Laurie and her brother Travis (the illustrator) have collaborated on two books. The first, "Founders' Fables," introduces children to the principles of the founding fathers. Their second book, "Magnificent Sam: The Amazing Adventures of Sam Houston," is an award-winning children's picture book biography that details the life of General Sam Houston. Laurie has also collaborated with photographer Deanna Ford on the children's picture book, "The Miracle."

Laurie lives with her family in Fort Worth, Texas.