Laurie Ann Thompson

Laurie Ann Thompson grew up in the fields and forests of rural northern Wisconsin but now makes her home between the mountains and the sea in western Washington State. A volunteer naturalist, climate advocate, and former software engineer, she writes to help her readers—and herself—better understand the world we all share. Laurie is the author of several award-winning nonfiction books, including Emmanuel’s Dream, winner of the ALA Schneider Family Book Award and Odyssey Audiobook Honor. She is usually trapped under her dog, Louie, and/or her cat Thor.