Meet the Author
Avery Laurel writes about what keeps us up at night, from achieving our biggest dream to unpacking complex relationships, through the lens of bold and passionate young women. With over nine years in the publishing industry as an editor and children's book author, she can't wait to share her fiction writing debut with you soon.
Originally from California, she now lives and works in Portland, Oregon. When she's not writing, you can find her hiking with her dog, Pickles, catching a women's sports game, or curling up on the couch watching Criminal Minds.
You can connect with her online for a look at her inner writing life at @averylaurelauthor on Instagram and Tiktok.

Freelance author and editor → 2025-present
Smithsonian Licensed Publishing, Editorial → Smithsonian Enterprises → 2023-present
Associate Editor → National Geographic Kids Books → National Geographic → 2021-2023
Assistant Editor → National Geographic Kids Books → National Geographic → 2019-2021
Editorial Assistant → National Geographic Kids Books → National Geographic → 2018-2019
B.A. in History from Carleton College, Phi Beta Kappa.