Lindsay Leslie

A diary keeper, a journalism major, a public relations executive, now a children’s author—Lindsay Leslie (she/her) (lindsayleslie.com) has always operated in a world of written words. She likes to bring her unique outlook on life, quirky humor, and play with words to the page in picture books. Lindsay is the award-winning author of Gus Hearts the Bus (a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection), So You Want to Build a Library, Dusk Explorers (an SCBWI Crystal Kite Award winner, Bank Street Best Book of 2021 with Outstanding Merit, Amazon Editors’ Pick, Kirkus starred review), Nova the Star Eater, This Book is Spineless (Booklist starred review), and Rock and Moss: The Physics of Friendship.

In addition to her individual presentations, Lindsay also presents with author Kari Lavelle. Their Battle of the Genres presentations engage students in grade-level discussions and activities about fiction and nonfiction.

She lives in Austin, Texas, with her sci-fi/horror novelist husband, Ryan Leslie, two teens, and two fur-beasts. Visit her website at lindsayleslie.com.

Click here to purchase signed copies of Lindsay’s books. 

Testimonials

“So fun and kept students engaged! Great way to compare fiction and nonfiction!” —Bonner Hernandez, librarian, Rosemont Primary School, Dallas

“Kari and Lindsay are super engaging for learners of all ages! They keep the students engaged while reviewing key language arts concepts. I highly recommend!” —Andrea Colwell, librarin, Scobee Elementary, San Antonio

“A fifth grade student said that he loved the presentation and was so happy to have an author who didn’t just ‘yap yap yap,’ but made listening to and learning about books/writing fun!” —Tara LaCerra, Westmoor Elementary, Chicago

Books by Lindsay Leslie