Laurie Conley
Laurie A. Conley is an artist and illustrator who specializes in bringing historical scenes to life with pen and ink. Her work has been published extensively in educational materials, and she has illustrated both fiction and non-fiction books for middle grade readers. She also creates fine art pieces and especially enjoys drawing whimsical and spooky haunted house portraits. Laurie earned a BFA from Syracuse University and has worked professionally for over thirty years. She and her husband live in Maryland with their youngest son in their long-time family home. You can find Laurie’s work online at www.laurieaconley.com and on popular social media platforms.
Books
Peter Polo and the Snow Beast of Hunza
$3.99 - $21.95
written by Craig Bradley
illustrated by Laurie Conley
Peter Polo has been waiting his whole life for this: The Great Khan has sent him on a dangerous quest to the far-off valley of Hunza. Peter finally has a chance to step out of his famous brother’s shadow and into the light of his own adventure. But the path to greatness is treacherous. Someone (or something) is causing the sacred snow leopards to disappear, and the people of Hunza fear the return of a legendary monster known as the Snow Beast. It’s going to take great courage for Peter and his friends to uncover the truth and save the people of Hunza . . . before it’s too late.
Peter Polo and the White Elephant of Lan Xang
$3.99 - $25.95
written by Craig Bradley
illustrated by Laurie A. Conley
Peter Polo is off on another thrilling mission for the Great Khan! This time, Peter and his friends travel across the rivers, mountains, and cities of ancient China to the kingdom of Lan Xang, to try and stop a war over a rare white elephant. According to legend, whoever possesses the elephant will rule over all the Tai people—and the sinister King Naja, ruler of neighboring Lan Na, will stop at nothing to steal it.
illustrated by Laurie A. Conley
Peter Polo is off on another thrilling mission for the Great Khan! This time, Peter and his friends travel across the rivers, mountains, and cities of ancient China to the kingdom of Lan Xang, to try and stop a war over a rare white elephant. According to legend, whoever possesses the elephant will rule over all the Tai people—and the sinister King Naja, ruler of neighboring Lan Na, will stop at nothing to steal it.