Lauren Book

Lauren Book
Member of the Florida Senate
from the 32nd district
Assumed office
November 8, 2016
Succeeded by Eleanor Sobel
Personal details
Born Lauren Frances Book
(1984-10-12) October 12, 1984
Hollywood, Florida
Political party Democratic Party

Lauren Frances Book (born October 12, 1984) is an American politician in the Democratic Party. She is the member of the Florida Senate for the 32nd district. She won election in 2016 without opposition.[1]

Book was sexually abused as a child over the course of six years by her nanny.[2] Book created a charity, Lauren's Kids, in 2007 to prevent sexual abuse through education and awareness, and to help survivors heal with guidance and support. Starting in 2010, Book annually leads "Walk in My Shoes", a 1,500-mile (2,400 km) walk from Key West, Florida, to Tallahassee, Florida.[3][4] She has written two books: Lauren's Kingdom and It's OK to Tell.[5] She designed an abuse prevention curriculum that will be implemented in Florida kindergartens.[2]

Book's father, Ron Book, is a lobbyist in Tallahassee.[3] She married Blair Byrnes in 2015.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Senator-elect Lauren Book thanks voters, community with kids' book distribution - SaintPetersBlog". October 18, 2016. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  2. 1 2 Funcheon, Deirdra (February 18, 2015). "As Lauren Book Hints at Run, Some Question if Her Charity Could Become Political Tool". Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  3. 1 2 Sun-Sentinel, South Florida. "Activist Lauren Book to run for Florida Senate". Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Lauren Book finishes 1,500-mile "Walk in My Shoes" across Florida". Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  5. ↑ Funcheon, Deirdra (March 29, 2016). "Lauren Book, Running Unopposed, Raises $1.3 Million Despite Criticisms". Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  6. ↑ Smith, Nancy (July 14, 2015). "Lauren Book Quietly Remarries (Check out the Gift Registry)". Retrieved November 16, 2016.
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