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!
Read MoreHappy 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.
Read MoreWombat In the World
I had a wonderful, lively visit at the George Mitchell School in Waterville, Maine, with a talk about Wombat Underground. The audience was great and I got the best question during the Q&A: “Why do wombats poop in cubes?” Being prepared to talk about poop with a straight face is an essential skill for a children’s book author.
Read MoreReview for Brown Is Warm!
Delighted to share a warm and bright review for Brown Is Warm, Black Is Bright. School Library Journal says:
Read More“This book is a joyous celebration of the bucolic life of a Black child and her father….The book makes for a beautiful read-aloud for a group setting with its detailed full-color vibrant imagery and for individual sharing. VERDICT File this under Black joy, childhood, autumn reveries, or pair with other celebrations of Black strength and beauty, such as Tami Charles’s All Because You Matter and Useni Eugene Perkins’s Hey Black Child.“
Sarah L. Thomson
A children’s book author publishing award-winning nonfiction, poetry, picture books and novels including…
“Thomson focuses on newfound connection, magic, and suspense to conjure a fast-paced, heartwarming mystery. Thomson’s world is populated by resourceful protagonists, fanciful creatures, and quirky supporting characters.”
—Publishers Weekly