"The writing is stellar and wonderfully informational. One of the best things about Laurel’s books is she makes learning fun and interesting."

Sherry Terry -- The Naked Reviewers

BIO

Born, raised, and educated in Lincoln, Nebraska USA Laurel A. Rockefeller is author of over one hundred books published and self-published since August, 2012 with print editions spanning across ten languages and counting, plus audio books on Audible in English, Spanish, and German. A dedicated scholar and biographical historian, Ms. Rockefeller is passionate about education and improving history literacy worldwide.  

With her lyrical writing style, Laurel's books are as beautiful to read as they are informative.

In her spare time, Laurel enjoys spending time with her cockatiels, travelling to historic places, and watching classic motion pictures and classic television series. Favorites: Star Trek, Doctor Who,  Battlestar Galactica, and Babylon 5.

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Winner of the "Godiva Book Award" for best self-published book of  2019, Laurel is a proud supporter of Foster Parrots Ltd., The Arbor Day Foundation, and the Indonesian Parrot Project.

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Fun Facts About Laurel:

• Laurel started as a singer-songwriter and can be heard singing on many videos featured on her youtube channel and in select audiobooks.

• Laurel's first national (USA) publication was a sonnet called "Why Bilbo?" for the Minas Tirith Evening Star, the journal of the American Tolkien Society.

• Laurel lettered in competitive public speaking her senior year in high school.

• Laurel earned membership in Phi Beta Kappa with three majors, seven semesters on the Dean's list, and a graduating GPA of 3.81.

  • She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.

• In addition to the more prestigious Phi Beta Kappa, Laurel also earned and holds membership in both Psi Chi honor society for Psychology majors and Phi Alpha Theta honor society for History majors.

• Comfort foods:

  • Nebraska/Midwest USA: spaghetti with beer/cheese pasta sauce from "Spaghetti Works," Swiss cheese mushroom burger from "Runza," Canadian bacon on pizza (especially from DaVinci's in Lincoln), pies from the "Village Inn," mulberries, kolaches (cream cheese, blueberry, apricot, strawberry), Dairy Queen desserts.

  • Fast Food: Taco Bell salads and Mexican pizzas; McDonalds Big Mac; Long John Silvers shrimp, grilled shrimp, and hushpuppies; Arby's beef and cheddar, gyros, and curly fries; extra crispy chicken from KFC; cheese calzones, and gyros from local restaurants.

• Favorite television show as a child: Battlestar Galactica.

• Favorite record as a child: the disco single (45 rpm) for Star Wars featuring the musicial themes and sound effects from the original film.

• Favourite Doctor: Twelve (Peter Capaldi).

• Favourite Star Trek Series: Voyager

• Favourite book series as a kid: James Blish's novelizations of Star Trek episodes from the original scripts.

• Favourite warm up piece before band class as a teen: Theme from Star Trek III: The Search for Spock.

• Favourite period dramas: The Musketeers, Downton Abbey, The Hour, The Tudors, Victoria.

• Favourite style of music: motion picture and television scores and soundtracks. Theatrical music including Broadway musicals.

• Favourite amusement park rides: raging rapids, bumper boats, carousels, tilt-o-whirls, and scramblers. Miniature golf. Driving range golf.

• Professional aspirations:

  • Audiobook versions of "Margaret of Wessex: Mother, Saint, and Queen of Scots," and "His Red Eminence, Armand-Jean du Plessis de Richelieu" narrated by Peter Capaldi.

  • A children's book series about cockatiels illustrated by Peter Capaldi.

  • Record a holiday music album with Peter Capaldi, including such favourites as "Veni, Veni" and "Personent Hodie."

  • Write (for) a hit television series and/or motion picture.

"When I read her works, I never feel like I’m learning history. I feel like I’m reading a great story about real people. Laurel’s research is impeccable, and she brought me into the world of Boudicca and her life."

Sherry Terry -- The Naked Reviewers

The Peers of Beinan Series is social science fiction in the Roddenberry tradition. Set in another galaxy, it's science-grounded world-building at its finest. Learn more about planet Beinan and its royal and noble peers.

Preparing for My First Cockatiel is one of many titles available in Spanish. Buy the book in English or Spanish for your kindle. Audio edition narrated by Karl Thornton.

Hypatia of Alexandria takes readers into the life of one of the greatest scientists of all time. Buy the book in English or Spanish in print and audio editions in both English and Spanish. Textbook edition also available in English in both print and audio formats. 

Catherine de Valois is one of six Legendary Women of World History titles narrated to audio by Richard Mann. It is the first Legendary Women of World History audio book to feature musical performance. 

Catalina de Valois is the first of the Legendary Women of World History Series to be recorded for Audible in Spanish. Narrated by M. Bella from the translation by Roberto Carlos Pavón Carreón, it also features a musical cameo by Laurel A. Rockefeller. 

Naked Reviewers Godiva Book Award winner for 2019

Priest. Lover. Statesman.

Based on Richelieu's "Political Testament," this very slightly fictionalized, narrative biography showcases the kind, thoughtful, and dedicated public servant that transformed our concept of nations and international relationships.

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Winner of the 2019 Godiva Book Award (awarded in February, 2020).

Available for Kindle, Nook, and iBook. 

Mithril and Me is the true story of the special bond that forms between human and bird. Covers over forty years of love and life with budgerigars and cockatiels.  Paperback in full color!

Good-bye A672E92 Quintus is the first book from the Peers of Beinan science fiction series to reach Audible. It tells the tale of a planetary evacuation blocked by blood feuds and political in-fighting. Legends are made when three diplomats are sent in to resolve the conflict, forging the foundation of what will become Beinarian society.

Books

Laurel A. Rockefeller Books offers something for almost everyone. Love fiction? Then check out the Peers of Beinan Series or one of Ms. Rockefeller's exciting historical fiction titles. Love a true story? Then you will love the Legendary Women of World History narrative biographies and Ms. Rockefeller's guidebooks to cockatiels. 

Most titles are available in multiple languages including Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Chinese, Hindi, and/or Welsh. Welsh titles are also available in Welsh-English and are perfect for students.

Available Books:

Click on the Series name to be taken to more information about and retailer links for each book in the series. Translated editions appear next to their English language originals on each series page.

Deutsche Bücher

• Boudicca, Britanniens Königin der Icener

• Catherine de Valois

• Mary Königin der Schotten

• Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd, Die Kriegerprinzessin von Deheubarth

• Königin Elizabeth Tudor. Der Weg zu Gloriana

• Königinnen der Renaissance

• Mittelalterliche Königinnen

• Kaiserin Mathilde, Herrin der Engländer

• Kaiserin Mathilde, Herrin der Engländer: Studienausgabe

• Kaiserin Wu Zetian

• Hypatia von Alexandria

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Nederlandse boeken

• ​Keizerin Wu Zetian

• Maria, koningin van Schotland: De vergeten regeringsperiode

• Koningin Elizabeth Tudor: Reis naar Gloriana

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Βιβλία Ελληνικής Γλώσσας

• Οι Eτοιμασίες για το Πρώτο Μου Κοκατίλ

Libros en español

• La gran crisis de sucesión

• Boudica, Reina Británica de los Icenos

• Emperatriz Wǔ Zétiān

• Preparándome para mi primera cacatúa ninfa

• Boudica: Una obra en tres actos

• Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd: Una obra en tres actos

• Catalina de Valois. Princesa francesa, matriarca de los  Tudor 

• Gwenllian Ferch Gruffydd: la princesa guerrea de Deheubarth 

• Hipatia de Alejandría

• La reina Isabel Tudor, Viaje a Gloriana

• Emperatriz Matilda de Inglaterra

• Su Roja Eminencia, Armand-Jean du Plessis de Richelieu

• Emperatriz Matilda de Inglaterra: edición alumno-maestro

• Cleopatra VII: El ultimo faraón de Egipto

• Cleopatra VII: Edición estudiante-maestro

• La reina Isabel Tudor: Edición estudiante-maestro

• Boudica, reina britana de los Icenos: Edición Escolar

• Hipatia de Alejandría: Edición Estudiante - Maestro

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Livros em Português

• Adeus, A672E92 Quintus

• Boudicca, a Rainha Bretã dos Icenos

• Catherine de Valois, Uma Peça em Três Atos

• Catherine de Valois Princesa Francesa, Matriarca dos Tudor

• Gwenllian Ferch Gruffydd. A Princesa Guerreira de Deheubarth

• Território Envenenado

• Hipátia de Alexandria

• Maria, a Rainha dos Escoceses: O Reino Esquecido

• Rainha Elizabeth Tudor: Tornando-se Gloriana

• Margarida de Wessex: Mãe, santa e rainha dos escoceses

• Margarida de Wessex: Edição do estudante - professor

• Imperatriz Matilde da Inglaterra: Edição do estudante - professor

• Cleópatra VII: Edição do estudante - professor

• Rainha Elizabeth Tudor: Edição do estudante - professor

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Livres en français

• Catherine de Valois: Princesse de France, Matriarche des Tudors

• L'impératrice Wu Zetian

• Marie, reine d'Écosse : le règne oublié

• Marie reine des Ecossais: Une pièce en trois actes

• Boudicca, la reine des Icènes de Bretagne

• Préparer l’Arrivée de Ma Première Calopsitte

• Au Revoir, A672E92 Quintus

• Chansons de la cour de Beinan, Recueil de poèmes

Libri italiani

• Addio, A672E92 Quintus

• Boudicca: La Regina Degli Iceni

• Boudicca, Una Rappresentazione Teatrale In Tre Atti

• Caterina di Valois

• Caterina di Valois Quaderno di Esercizi

• Elisabetta I Tudor: da principessa a Gloriana

• Maria Stuarda regina di Scozia: il regno dimenticato

• Maria Stuarda, regina di Scozia: una rappresentazione teatrale in tre atti

• Regine del Rinascimento

• Ipazia di Alessandria

• Mi Preparo per la Mia Prima Calopsitta

• L’Arban e la Saman

• Imperatrice Wu Zetian

• Sua Eminenza Rossa, Armand-Jean du Plessis de Richelieu

• Elisabetta I Tudor: Edizione per studenti e insegnanti

• Ipazia di Alessandria: Edizione per studenti e insegnanti

• Boudicca, La Regina Degli Iceni: Versione per studenti e docenti

• Maria Stuarda, regina di Scozia: Versione per studenti e docenti

• Cleopatra VII: L’ultimo “faraone” d’Egitto

• Cleopatra VII: Versione per studenti e docenti

• L'imperatrice Wu Zetian: Versione per studenti e docenti

• Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd, La principessa guerriera di Deheubarth

• Gwenllian Ferch Gruffydd: Versione per studenti e docenti

• Margherita del Wessex: Madre, santa e regina di Scozia 

• ​Margherita del Wessex: Versione per studenti e docenti

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Llyfrau Cymru

• Buddug: Brenhines Iceni Prydain

• Buddug, Brenhines Iceni Prydain -- Bouddica, Britain's Queen of the Iceni

• Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd, Tywysoges a Rhyfelwraig Deheubarth

• Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd: Tywysoges a Rhyfelwraig Deheubarth/The Warrior Princess of Deheubarth 

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中国书籍

• 不列颠女王布迪卡

• 继位之争

• 旧日鬼影

• 一代女皇武则天

• 伊丽莎白•都铎女王：荣光女王之路

• 苏格兰玛丽女王

• 星际转移

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हिंदी की किताबें

• अलविदा अ672ई92 पंचमविश्व

• ज़हरीली ज़मीन

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