Posts by slthomson@earthlink.net

Listen Up!

Posted by on May 11, 2023 in BOOK: Two Friends, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Listen Up!

Excited to announce that an audiobook of Two Friends, One Dog, and a Very Unusual Week is now available! I must be honest and say I have not yet listened. I’m a little nervous to do so….I have a very clear voice for Rani and Emily in my head, and it’s always disconcerting when a narrator (however talented) diverges from what I’ve been hearing for years.

But I will dive in soon and listen and appreciate…and I invite all of you to do so as well!

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Oldest Ever

Posted by on May 4, 2023 in Animals, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Oldest Ever

Jonathan is the tortoise on the left. He lives in the grounds of the governor’s mansion on St. Helena Island.

In doing some research for the upcoming Save the…Turtles! I have discovered that the oldest living land animal is a Seychelles giant tortoise named Jonathan, estimated to be 190 years old and with a decent chance of making it to his second century.

My editor, naturally, wanted to know if there were any marine animals that are as old or older. Yes. Including one Quahog clam who is 500.

I cannot imagine anything more boring than being a clam for 500 years.

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Teen Librarian Toolbox

Posted by on Apr 27, 2023 in BOOK: Two Friends, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Teen Librarian Toolbox

I’m so flattered to be asked to write a guest post about Two Friends, One Dog, and a Very Unusual Week for School Library Journal’s Teen Librarian Toolbox. Thanks, SLJ!

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Happy Book Birthday to Two Friends!

Posted by on Apr 18, 2023 in BOOK: Two Friends, Children's Literature, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Happy Book Birthday to Two Friends!

Two Friends, One Dog, and a Very Unusual Week is in stores and on shelves today. Happy birthday to Emily and Rani, two friends who learn what rules are for–and how to break them.

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