Laura Lavoie has written Vampire Vacation (Viking, 2022), Monster Baker (Roaring Brook Press, 2023) and the forthcoming picture books Duck, Duck, Taco Truck (Doubleday, 2024) and COUSINS! (Roaring Brook, 2025). She holds dual masters degrees in education and mental health counseling and began her career working as a counselor for young kids. She is a mom of two daughters, ages 8 and 6. You can learn more about her at lauralavoieauthor.com. The Thirteen Doors of Black House is her first novel.