About Laurie Lawlor Laurie Lawlor's books have appeared on many notable lists, including the ALA Notable Children's Books, the ALA Best Books for Young Adults, and the NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People. She lives in Illinois. Books by Laurie Lawlor Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World by (author) Laurie Lawlor illustrated by Laura Beingessner