Educators & Librarians

Around the Neighborhood in the Garden

Posted by Sarah L. Thomson on Jul 30, 2014 in Book: Around the Neighborhood, Educators & Librarians, Events, School Visits | 0 comments

Author Sarah L. Thomson (that’s me!) reads her picture book Around the Neighborhood.

Such fun visiting the Friends School of Portland to share Around the Neighborhood for their Stories by the Garden program! If you’re in the Portland area with little ones, do check out this program. What’s nicer than a visit to sweet, scenic Mackworth Island, a story to hear, and maybe a picnic lunch to enjoy afterward on the trail that goes all around the island?

The kiddos were energetic and delightful. We read the book (in the gym rather than the garden, due to weather), sang the song, and then scattered outside for a scavenger hunt.

This is such a happy, adventurous book for a summery activity or story hour. Check out the fun and free Activity Kit if you’d like to recreate our scavenger hunt. We had a great time!

Hylary the Library Lady

Posted by sarahlthomson on Mar 26, 2012 in Book: Mercy: The Last NE Vampire, Educators & Librarians | 0 comments

Hooray for Hylary the Library Lady, who gave Mercy a glowing review. May Mercy have many fans in California, far from her New England roots! (Useful discussion questions here for teachers and librarians–good stuff if you’re planning to use Mercy in the classroom or for a book club.)

Test Your Vampire IQ

Posted by sarahlthomson on Dec 2, 2011 in Book: Mercy: The Last NE Vampire, Educators & Librarians | 0 comments

Think you know your Angel from your Edward? Find out just how sharp your stake is here.

If you can identify the sources for all of these famous fictional vampires, I’ll send you a free Mercy tattoo. (Actually I’ll send you one if you just ask. To be honest.)

Mercy Tattoos Have Arrived!

Posted by sarahlthomson on Sep 30, 2011 in Book: Mercy: The Last NE Vampire, Educators & Librarians | 0 comments

Kirsten Cappy, my lovely and brilliant publicist, models the fabulous new MERCY tattoo. Temporary, of course. But I guess you could get a permanent one if you really want to. Available Saturday, October 1st, at our launch party at the Eastern Cemetery!