Laura Payne Markert, Ph.D., is the founder of Home Grown Stories™ and a former educator with a doctorate in Curriculum & Instruction. She combines her background in science education with hands-on, story-based learning experiences for families. As the author of Liam and the Magic Starter, Laura helps children discover the wonder of beneficial microbes through sourdough science, kitchen experiments, and curiosity-driven learning. She is passionate about equipping parents with simple, meaningful ways to bring science, literacy, and wonder into everyday home life.






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