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Lauren R. Harris

Finding a story in just about everything

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Lauren R. Harris
Lauren R. Harris

Finding a story in just about everything

  • Lauren R. Harris, Children’s Author
  • About Lauren
  • Books
  • Blog
  • Resources
  • Contact

The Plum Neighbor

Uncategorized / By Lauren R. Harris

During the early 20th century, Los Angeles became home to immigrants from all over the world. They settled and thrived, starting successful businesses and farms. Many Japanese immigrants raised their …

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Kenny Higashi

Uncategorized / By Lauren R. Harris

was, as far as he knew, just a small-town boy who’s parents were farmers. Born in South Dakota in 1921 to Japanese immigrant parents, Kenny loved baseball, apple pie, and …

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Killian’s

Uncategorized / By Lauren R. Harris

Thanks, Nick and Mona, for this opportunity – all the best to you!

At Home on the Range

Uncategorized / By Lauren R. Harris

Thanks to the Howell Family for the interview and sharing your story with me! (starting on page 16)    

Who deserves a Purple Heart medal?

100th/442nd, History, Throwback Thursday, World War II / By Lauren R. Harris

“He who wears the Purple Heart has given of his blood in the defense of his homeland and shall forever be revered by his fellow countrymen.” —George Washington   The …

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“Their nation”

Uncategorized / By Lauren R. Harris

Today marks the 30th anniversary of a very important milestone for all Americans. On August 10, 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed the Civil Liberties Act into law. This Act, as …

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In just 12 minutes

2 Comments / History, World War II / By Lauren R. Harris

In late July 1945, the USS Indianapolis steamed straight toward the Philippines. The ship and its crew of 1195 servicemen had just delivered parts of an atomic bomb in Guam …

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Community helps garden idea bloom at Rapid City care center

articles, Black Hills / By Lauren R. Harris

New article in the Rapid City Journal…thanks so much to the Bella Vista Care Center, Alaina Meyer and Kelli Olmstead!

Congressional Gold Medal

100th/442nd, 522nd, History, Kenneth Higashi, World War II / By Lauren R. Harris

Congratulations, Mr. Higashi, for earning a Congressional Gold Medal! According to the U.S. Mint, “This medal is a bronze duplicate of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to the 100thInfantry Battalion …

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new article: Grape Expectations

articles, Black Hills / By Lauren R. Harris

Everyone gets excited about Black Hills wines, but nobody talks about who grows the grapes! That inspired me to write this. Thanks to Mike and Marnie Gould, and Janice Quinn, …

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