LAUREL DECHER

“Life in the Seven Kingdoms is never dull . . .” –Jen McConnel, School Library Journal

Fun Extras

Visual Story Structure with Cows

May 23, 2017

The idyllic Naafbachtal hiking trail is gentle on your eyes and on your knees. © Laurel Decher, 2017 Our story begins in the Naafbachtal .

glass case with small toys and points required to earn them

A Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Public Libraries in Germany

May 3, 2017

The city library of Cologne is a magical place! I got to go on a behind-the-scenes tour with volunteer librarians from my local library.

Dark and Light: Defense Against the Dark Hot Cocoa

September 7, 2015

Light leaves in a dark forest. Kottenforst, Germany. ©Laurel Decher, 2015. Defense Against the Dark Hot Cocoa This morning the day felt heavy for the