Laura Catalán is the illustrator behind Barker's Doghouse, a charming early middle grade series written by Maria Bea Alfano and published by Holiday House. The series follows Gio, a ten-year-old navigating a new school and town, who accidentally discovers he can talk to dogs. Described as a little bit New Kid, a little bit Secret Life of Pets, it is exactly the kind of warm, funny, character-driven series that middle grade readers devour.

Two books are currently available, with the third, High Five!, due August 2026. Laura's illustrations bring Gio's world and its canine cast to life across covers and black-and-white interiors throughout the series.