NEWS & EVENTS
 
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Girl named Breakout Book by Target

Throw Like a Girl was named a "Breakout Book" by Target and will be featured in their stores and on their "Bookmarked" Web site soon.

Jean Thompson essay in Allure Magazine

You can read Jean's essay "The Girl of My Dreams" in the February 2008 issue of Allure magazine, available now.

Girl Named 2007 NYT Notable Book

Throw Like a Girl was named a 2007 New York Times Notable Book. See the complete list here.

Jean Takes on Stephen King

Read Jean's article in response to Stephen King's essay "What Ails The Short Story" at the Maud Newton Blog.

Radio Interview

Listen to Jean's interview with Donna Seaman of Open Books at Open Books Radio.

Girl Enters 3rd Printing

The critics have been rapturous and the reading public agrees: Throw Like a Girl has entered its third printing. Thanks to each and every reader who bought a copy.

 
 

 

NOW AVAILABLE
a new collection of stories

 
from Simon & Schuster