Laura J. Bobrow is an author who talks out loud. She has been described as having "the mind of a poet, the wisdom of a philosopher, the wit of a comedian, and the voice and diction of an orator" or, as one young fan put it, she is "funny and mysterious." Like the ancient bards, she often puts stories into verse to enhance their telling. Laura’s stories, poems, children’s poems, light verse and lyrics have been published in more than a hundred venues. In 1961 Louis Untermeyer referred to her as "the American Milne." Laura has been creating and performing stories professionally for more than fourteen years. In addition to her original material her huge repertoire includes folk tales, literary tales, story songs and anecdotes
Laura’s work has been recognized by cultural organizations such as the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and the New York City Opera, who have included her performances in their fund-raising auction catalogues.
Affiliations include American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers; National League of American Pen Women; Poetry Society of Virginia; Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators; Women’s National Book Association; National Storytelling Network, Virginia Storytelling Alliance; and Voices in the Glen.
People have said:
"Her pleasure and animation in the telling of the story rippled through the room as people were caught up in the delight"
"Wonderfully compelling"
"The storytelling community has been given a great gift through her work."
Audio cassettes:
"Grimm Tales Retold"
"Laura J. Bobrow On the Air"
CDs:
"Story Poems" for children of all ages
"I Wrote These for You" original stories for children
"From the Heart" Irish tales retold
"Just Hanging Out" mostly true personal anecdotes.
