Laskas is the author of eight books, including To Obama: With Love, Joy, Anger, and Hope (2018), based on a New York Times Magazine article,[1] and Concussion (2015).

Similarly, Concussion is based on her 2009 GQ article "Game Brain" about forensic pathologist Bennet Omalu, who tried to publicize his findings of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in American football players despite NFL opposition.

[2] The article was also adapted by Laskas and screenwriter Peter Landesman into a film of the same name, starring Will Smith as Omalu.

Laskas' other works include Hidden America (2012), Growing Girls (2006),The Exact Same Moon (2003), and Fifty Acres and Poodle (2000).

[6] Laskas is a Distinguished Professor of English and Founding Director of the Center for Creativity at University of Pittsburgh.