Laura Mucha

Laura Mucha is an author and poet for both children and adults. Her writing has won multiple international awards and been featured on TV and radio. In 2024, Laura was the runner-up for the Ruth Rendell Award for the author who’s had the most signficant influence on literacy in the UK over the past year. Her children's books include Porridge Please!, illustrated by Marc Boutavant; Rita's Rabbit, illustrated by Hannah Peck, Dear Ugly Sisters and Celebrate!
When not writing, Laura spends her time visiting schools around the world and working with organisations such as the National Literacy Trust, Centre for Literacy in Primary Education and UNICEF to try to improve the lives of children.

“a fantastic nosy parker” The Guardian

“The bounciest adult I’ve ever met.” Year 4 student, Kent

Laura lives in London. Find her on Instagram as @lauramucha.