Laurie Ann Thompson
@lauriethompson.com
Author for kids. Raised in rural WI, former software engineer, still a nerd, animal lover always. I root for underdogs and cry at the drop of a hat. https://linktr.ee/lauriethompson
Yet another example of why I’ve given up on mainstream news media. Shameful.
US TV networks absent at Cop30: a “tragic abdication” of civic responsibility www.theguardian.com/environment/...
US TV networks absent at Cop30: a “tragic abdication” of civic responsibility www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Agenda for Cop30 agreed as crucial climate talks begin – as it happened
Ministers and high-ranking officials from nearly 200 countries have gathered in the Amazonian city of Belem, with Brazil insisting this will be ‘the Cop of implementation’
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Yet another example of why I’ve given up on mainstream news media. Shameful.
US TV networks absent at Cop30: a “tragic abdication” of civic responsibility www.theguardian.com/environment/...
US TV networks absent at Cop30: a “tragic abdication” of civic responsibility www.theguardian.com/environment/...
I'm so looking forward to the Poulsbo Kids' Book Festival THIS SATURDAY, and I'd love to see you there!
Come meet me and over 30 amazing authors and illustrators at the North Kitsap High School Commons from 11am - 3pm. (And don't miss the parade at 11am!)
Details at poulsbokidsbookfest.com!
Come meet me and over 30 amazing authors and illustrators at the North Kitsap High School Commons from 11am - 3pm. (And don't miss the parade at 11am!)
Details at poulsbokidsbookfest.com!
November 13, 2025 at 5:37 AM
I'm so looking forward to the Poulsbo Kids' Book Festival THIS SATURDAY, and I'd love to see you there!
Come meet me and over 30 amazing authors and illustrators at the North Kitsap High School Commons from 11am - 3pm. (And don't miss the parade at 11am!)
Details at poulsbokidsbookfest.com!
Come meet me and over 30 amazing authors and illustrators at the North Kitsap High School Commons from 11am - 3pm. (And don't miss the parade at 11am!)
Details at poulsbokidsbookfest.com!
"Net zero is an insidious loophole that distracts from the scientific imperative to eliminate fossil fuels" www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Net zero is an insidious loophole that distracts from the scientific imperative to eliminate fossil fuels | Joëlle Gergis
History tells us that polite incrementalism and political kowtowing will prevail at Cop30 – even as catastrophe unfolds around us
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:28 PM
"Net zero is an insidious loophole that distracts from the scientific imperative to eliminate fossil fuels" www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Our own shadow (which jump-scared my dog) 😱🤣
November 3, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Our own shadow (which jump-scared my dog) 😱🤣
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It's so funny how we all have a device with capabilities such as "Essentially Infinite Knowledge" and "More Art Than You can Ever Appreciate" but the people who make the device and its software only ever want us to use the "Brain Disintegrator 3000" and "Involuntary Mass Surveillance Node" functions
November 2, 2025 at 6:53 PM
It's so funny how we all have a device with capabilities such as "Essentially Infinite Knowledge" and "More Art Than You can Ever Appreciate" but the people who make the device and its software only ever want us to use the "Brain Disintegrator 3000" and "Involuntary Mass Surveillance Node" functions
More Halloween decorations that jump-scared my dog.
November 2, 2025 at 12:29 AM
More Halloween decorations that jump-scared my dog.
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We're disappointed that the Trump administration took such a strong oppositional stance to the IMO's exploration of a carbon price on global shipping.
Pricing carbon pollution is smart, effective policy, and we remain committed to building more support for it in the U.S.
Pricing carbon pollution is smart, effective policy, and we remain committed to building more support for it in the U.S.
US helps sink world’s first global carbon tax | CNN
A fierce Trump administration push to stop the global shipping industry from paying for its own climate pollution appears successful.
www.cnn.com
October 20, 2025 at 1:40 PM
We're disappointed that the Trump administration took such a strong oppositional stance to the IMO's exploration of a carbon price on global shipping.
Pricing carbon pollution is smart, effective policy, and we remain committed to building more support for it in the U.S.
Pricing carbon pollution is smart, effective policy, and we remain committed to building more support for it in the U.S.
Is it wrong that I laugh every time my dog gets scared by someone’s Halloween decorations? 🎃👻💀😂
October 14, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Is it wrong that I laugh every time my dog gets scared by someone’s Halloween decorations? 🎃👻💀😂
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The U.S. Forest Service has treated about 4 million fewer acres than this time last year. We're way behind on thinning, prescribed fire, and related actions.
www.eenews.net/articles/shr...
www.eenews.net/articles/shr...
Shrinking Forest Service falls behind on wildfire prevention
"Operational challenges" have hampered the use of prescribed fire to reduce potential wildfire fuel, according to Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz.
www.eenews.net
October 8, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The U.S. Forest Service has treated about 4 million fewer acres than this time last year. We're way behind on thinning, prescribed fire, and related actions.
www.eenews.net/articles/shr...
www.eenews.net/articles/shr...
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Interested in bringing your children's book to market yourself? Check out this Kickstarter for PUBLISH! Going, going, gone! Monday is the last day. #kidlit #selfpublish kickstarter.com/projects/dar...
October 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Interested in bringing your children's book to market yourself? Check out this Kickstarter for PUBLISH! Going, going, gone! Monday is the last day. #kidlit #selfpublish kickstarter.com/projects/dar...
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Critique Feedback:
How do you evaluate the feedback you receive on your story. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing
lauriewallmark.blogspot.com/2025/10/crit...
How do you evaluate the feedback you receive on your story. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing
lauriewallmark.blogspot.com/2025/10/crit...
October 4, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Critique Feedback:
How do you evaluate the feedback you receive on your story. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing
lauriewallmark.blogspot.com/2025/10/crit...
How do you evaluate the feedback you receive on your story. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing
lauriewallmark.blogspot.com/2025/10/crit...
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If you're ready to get serious about writing for children, here's a great opportunity!😍Application window for @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social 2026 mentor program is open til 11/3.
I'm excited to be on the mentor list again this year!
Here's the link: www.scbwi.org/regions/rmc/...
I'm excited to be on the mentor list again this year!
Here's the link: www.scbwi.org/regions/rmc/...
October 5, 2025 at 12:39 AM
If you're ready to get serious about writing for children, here's a great opportunity!😍Application window for @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social 2026 mentor program is open til 11/3.
I'm excited to be on the mentor list again this year!
Here's the link: www.scbwi.org/regions/rmc/...
I'm excited to be on the mentor list again this year!
Here's the link: www.scbwi.org/regions/rmc/...
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Submission Mistakes
Here are some common mistakes when submitting a picture book manuscript. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing
lauriewallmark.blogspot.com/2025/10/subm...
Here are some common mistakes when submitting a picture book manuscript. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing
lauriewallmark.blogspot.com/2025/10/subm...
October 6, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Submission Mistakes
Here are some common mistakes when submitting a picture book manuscript. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing
lauriewallmark.blogspot.com/2025/10/subm...
Here are some common mistakes when submitting a picture book manuscript. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing
lauriewallmark.blogspot.com/2025/10/subm...
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Also, as an aside, contender for this month's headline hall of fame in the FT today.... www.ft.com/content/3cf3...
Shrimp caught in tariff net as US buyers are forced to shell out more
Wholesale shrimp prices have risen 21 per cent since April as Trump imposed heavy tariffs on their biggest supplier India
www.ft.com
October 6, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Also, as an aside, contender for this month's headline hall of fame in the FT today.... www.ft.com/content/3cf3...
Thanks to @bartography.bsky.social for teaching me the answer to 11 Down on today’s NYT crossword puzzle!
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October 5, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Thanks to @bartography.bsky.social for teaching me the answer to 11 Down on today’s NYT crossword puzzle!
Feels like there ought to be a book a out this: open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
When Philadelphia bombed its own residents
Forty years ago today, eleven people died in the alarmingly little-known attack on the communal group MOVE
open.substack.com
October 2, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Feels like there ought to be a book a out this: open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
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Sundays I'm posting a quote about #resistance and #solidarity in #kidlit. Today's gem is from WE ARE THE CHANGE, inspired by @ACLU, Chronicle Books, art by Juana Medina. #edusky 📚👍 What are your favorites?
September 28, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Sundays I'm posting a quote about #resistance and #solidarity in #kidlit. Today's gem is from WE ARE THE CHANGE, inspired by @ACLU, Chronicle Books, art by Juana Medina. #edusky 📚👍 What are your favorites?
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The #FixOurForests Act uses smart, science-based solutions to restore forest health and reduce wildfire risk, while preserving important environmental standards.
That's why we've joined 21 other organizations urging the Senate to pass the bill: citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/news/cc...
That's why we've joined 21 other organizations urging the Senate to pass the bill: citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/news/cc...
CCL joins broad coalition supporting bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act
Alongside 21 other organizations, CCL co-signed a letter to Senate leadership urging passage of the bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act.
citizensclimatelobby.org
September 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The #FixOurForests Act uses smart, science-based solutions to restore forest health and reduce wildfire risk, while preserving important environmental standards.
That's why we've joined 21 other organizations urging the Senate to pass the bill: citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/news/cc...
That's why we've joined 21 other organizations urging the Senate to pass the bill: citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/news/cc...
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The EPA move follows news the administration wants to scrap the satellites that measure carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
If you can't measure it and don't know where it's coming from, it becomes very difficult to reduce or eliminate it (or hold anybody accountable for damages).
Gift link.
If you can't measure it and don't know where it's coming from, it becomes very difficult to reduce or eliminate it (or hold anybody accountable for damages).
Gift link.
September 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The EPA move follows news the administration wants to scrap the satellites that measure carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
If you can't measure it and don't know where it's coming from, it becomes very difficult to reduce or eliminate it (or hold anybody accountable for damages).
Gift link.
If you can't measure it and don't know where it's coming from, it becomes very difficult to reduce or eliminate it (or hold anybody accountable for damages).
Gift link.
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This is bad. “Collapse of critical Atlantic current is no longer low-likelihood, study finds” www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Collapse of critical Atlantic current is no longer low-likelihood, study finds
Scientists say ‘shocking’ discovery shows rapid cuts in carbon emissions are needed to avoid catastrophic fallout
www.theguardian.com
September 11, 2025 at 11:25 PM
This is bad. “Collapse of critical Atlantic current is no longer low-likelihood, study finds” www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Install now, get money back later 💰
We’re excited to launch Save on Better Appliances, a nationwide campaign to help homeowners save money on home energy upgrades before the federal tax credits expire.
Get started: rewiringamerica.org/save?utm_medium=social&utm_source=social&utm_campaign=SOBA (🧵)
We’re excited to launch Save on Better Appliances, a nationwide campaign to help homeowners save money on home energy upgrades before the federal tax credits expire.
Get started: rewiringamerica.org/save?utm_medium=social&utm_source=social&utm_campaign=SOBA (🧵)
Your guide to using the home energy tax credits before they're gone
Save on better appliances before the year ends. Help for all your tax credit and installation questions.
rewiringamerica.org
August 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Install now, get money back later 💰
We’re excited to launch Save on Better Appliances, a nationwide campaign to help homeowners save money on home energy upgrades before the federal tax credits expire.
Get started: rewiringamerica.org/save?utm_medium=social&utm_source=social&utm_campaign=SOBA (🧵)
We’re excited to launch Save on Better Appliances, a nationwide campaign to help homeowners save money on home energy upgrades before the federal tax credits expire.
Get started: rewiringamerica.org/save?utm_medium=social&utm_source=social&utm_campaign=SOBA (🧵)
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Lloyd Axworthy: Addressing job insecurity starts with good policy.
"A Youth Climate Corps, which would create 20,000 well-paid jobs focused on reducing emissions, strengthening ecosystems, and responding to climate disasters... could directly tackle youth unemployment and climate anxiety."
"A Youth Climate Corps, which would create 20,000 well-paid jobs focused on reducing emissions, strengthening ecosystems, and responding to climate disasters... could directly tackle youth unemployment and climate anxiety."
Labour Day without work
For many Canadians, the dignity of work is out of reach. It’s time to rethink not just jobs policy, but who has a voice in shaping the future.
substack.com
September 2, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Lloyd Axworthy: Addressing job insecurity starts with good policy.
"A Youth Climate Corps, which would create 20,000 well-paid jobs focused on reducing emissions, strengthening ecosystems, and responding to climate disasters... could directly tackle youth unemployment and climate anxiety."
"A Youth Climate Corps, which would create 20,000 well-paid jobs focused on reducing emissions, strengthening ecosystems, and responding to climate disasters... could directly tackle youth unemployment and climate anxiety."
This should alarm us all:
“Millennials are dying at an alarming rate. We have a few ideas as to why.”
slate.com/technology/2...
“Millennials are dying at an alarming rate. We have a few ideas as to why.”
slate.com/technology/2...
There’s Something Very Dark Happening to Millennials and Gen Z Adults
America is not a good place to be an early adult.
slate.com
August 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
This should alarm us all:
“Millennials are dying at an alarming rate. We have a few ideas as to why.”
slate.com/technology/2...
“Millennials are dying at an alarming rate. We have a few ideas as to why.”
slate.com/technology/2...
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Hope everyone participates in or organizes their own event for @sundayofaction.bsky.social on the solar equinox, Sept. 21. The world is turning toward clean, renewable energy, and we shouldn't get left behind. 2/
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Sun Day
Together, we will change the future of climate change. Join the largest movement for climate action.
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August 20, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Hope everyone participates in or organizes their own event for @sundayofaction.bsky.social on the solar equinox, Sept. 21. The world is turning toward clean, renewable energy, and we shouldn't get left behind. 2/
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