Do you remember a time when the world was a gentler place, when pleasures were simpler, and a really good time did not have to be experienced in short bytes with accompanying cacophony?

Noted for elegant phrasing and an intelligent, forthright presentation of classic and original tales, Laura J. Bobrow gently awakens the imagination of her audiences with her humor and profundity. Well known and never-before-heard stories are interspersed with bits of verse, all cobbled together from a repertoire of more than 500 stories, poems and anecdotes to make each performance memorable.

Laura is a prize-winning poet, once dubbed "the American Milne" by Louis Untermeyer. She is a songwriter/lyricist member of ASCAP, a member of the National League of American Pen Women, the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and the Poetry Society of Virginia.

Her work has been recognized by cultural organizations such as the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and the New York City Opera, who have included her performances in their fund-raising auction catalogues.

She is a raconteur and bard, low key and charismatic with an abundant wealth of knowledge and a dry wit.  In addition to her well-acclaimed storytelling performances, Laura has been active in the storytelling world as the originator of storytelling series and festivals. Laura introduced storytelling to the prestigious International Platform Association in 1993 and served on its Board of Directors for many years. Most recently she was the founder of LAUGHS, Loudoun's Annual Unforgettable Gigantic Hilarious Storyfest! held annually in Sterling VA.  In May 2002 Laura was named Artist of the Month by the Loudoun (VA) Arts Council.