“Poetry School is a bright light in the darkness and a balm for what hurts. Through her queer lens, Laura writes about books and poetry in a way that is intimate, honest, and expansive -- like a deep and thoughtful conversation with a friend who truly sees you. I've often finished reading her reflections feeling more grounded and more open, and that's a lot for a newsletter. Laura just beautifully and deftly shares the complexities of the world -- captured through poems and the intent behind them -- and therefore helps her readers feel less alone, and who doesn't need more of that, right now, and always?”

“Laura's newsletter has been a life changer for me these past few years. I wasn't much of a reader in my 20s, mostly because the books being recommended to me through mainstream channels were never that satisfying, relatable, or exciting to be honest. I'm sure they are great works of literature, but what I have been craving, turns out, is all the queer literature that I never knew how to find. Poetry School has lit up my reading life in the best way and I could not be more grateful. Highly recommend.”