About Laura Peetoom LAURA PEETOOM has written about mermaids, maps, and many other subjects. In addition to being the author of several books for children and young adults, Laura has worked extensively as an editor. She lives in Markham, Ontario. Books by Laura Peetoom Maps and Mapping for Canadian Kids by (author) Paul Heersink & Laura Peetoom Cartographie pour jeunes apprentis by (author) Laura Peetoom & Paul Heersink