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✦ HarperAlley / HarperCollins ✦
BLAKE LASER
Daughter. Sister. Genius.
A family vacation through the cosmos turns into a fight for all humankind — a STEM-friendly, culturally representative middle-grade graphic novel for grades 2–6.
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See Blake Laser in Action
The official book trailer.
Praise For Blake Laser
What Reviewers Are Saying
"A fun and heartfelt romp through space, full of realistic middle-grade emotional concerns and plenty of space-adventure action... A captivating intergalactic story featuring a charming cast of characters."
— Booklist
"A fun story for the lover of science-fiction, love of a little fantasy, of course aliens and just the right amount of humor. The illustrations are simple, colorful, bold and support the quick pace. Kids are going to want as much Blake as they can find!"
— Cannonball Read
Get Your Copy of Blake Laser
Now available wherever books are sold — published by HarperAlley, an imprint of HarperCollins.
Author Visits
Book Larissa for a School Visit
Larissa brings Blake Laser to life for students through interactive, hands-on sessions built around storytelling, identity, and craft.
★ Available for School Visits · Elementary Through Middle School · Grades 2–6 ★
🌟 Character Development
Students learn to build compelling, authentic characters by drawing on their own identity, family dynamics, and inner life — just like Blake herself, who discovers her genius exactly when the world needs it most.
✍️ Your Life Is the Story
Larissa guides students in finding powerful story moments in their own everyday experiences. Ordinary feelings, sibling relationships, and personal challenges become the raw material for extraordinary storytelling.
🎨 Making Zines & Comics
Students get hands-on creating their own mini comics or zines, discovering how images and words work together. No art experience required — Larissa has taught this craft everywhere from elementary classrooms to Google HQ.
🚀 Representation & Belonging
Blake Laser was born from Larissa's own childhood as a biracial girl who didn't see herself in books. Students of every background connect with her central message: you belong, and your story matters.