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Laurie Hertzel

Senior Editor | Books

Freelance writer and former Star Tribune books editor Laurie Hertzel is at lauriehertzel@gmail.com.

She worked at the Star Tribune for more than two decades as an editor and writer before retiring. Previously, she was a writer and editor at Minnesota Monthly magazine and at the Duluth News-Tribune. Hertzel grew up in Duluth, earned an MFA from Queens University in Charlotte, N.C., has written two books, and served as the autobiography chairman of the National Book Critics Circle board of directors.

Recent content from Laurie Hertzel

image is a cartoon of an elaborate invention, with levers and baseball mitts, being viewed by a child, a dog and a potted flower.

Review: These gorgeous picture books (8 from Minnesota) are made for re-reading

From a trip Up North to what sheep should eat, 10 new tales are full of surprises.

Article by Laurie Hertzel

Updated May 21, 2025 — 9:00am

photo of author Sister Monica Clare

Review: A comedian finds her calling, as a nun, in 'A Change of Habit'

Nonfiction: The memoir chronicles the journey of Sister Monica Clare.

Article by Laurie Hertzel

Updated April 21, 2025 — 9:00am

Two boys fly kites from the top of a lush tree in illustration from "The Mango Tree."

12 gorgeous new picture books for children this spring

Kao Kalia Yang, Edel Rodriguez and others cover subjects from immigration to fresh veggies to adventures at sea.

Article by Laurie Hertzel

Updated April 26, 2024 — 11:37am

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