Woo-hoo! I'm excited to share this review of my forthcoming middle grade novel, The AI Incident. Look for the full review on TheMommiesReviews.com. #kidlit #middlegrade

The AI Incident received its first trade review from Kirkus today...

Cover of The AI Incident alongside the Human Authored Seal from The Authors Guild.

Ironic (but important) to have these images side by side.

Reading is a great way to strengthen your writing muscle. Here's my current "Just read! Currently reading! Can't wait to start!" book list.

I'm having a ton of fun making book trailers! Here's the latest for The AI Incident. Enjoy!

Thank you!

JAX FREEMAN is fantastic! It was supposed to be a gift (but I kept it) then it was supposed to be a leisurely read (but I couldn't put it down, lol!) Eagerly awaiting the sequel.

Awesome trailer!

False spring is definitely here in force. Flowers are up. Trees are budding. The temptation to plant veggies is so strong. Also of which means, we're in for a HUGE snow storm fairly soon.

Such a good movie...

I'm excited to share the cover reveal for The AI Incident. In school visits, I give older students (grades 6-8) a chance to choose between three different versions. Teachers and librarians, contact Levine Querido (levinequerido.com) to ask for an ARC. #MG #ELA #kidlit #teachers

Hi Chris!

YAY! I'm so happy to see this. Yep...I'm a little late to the party, but still...

Photo of brilliant sunrise with the caption, "Hello, Bluesky!"

Hello! I'm J.E. Thomas, author of the joyful kidlit books "Control Freaks" (2013) and "The AI Incident" (2025). I hope to connect with kidlit creators, teachers, librarians, booksellers and readers. #kidlit #childrensbooks