Mya Thompson
Author, Educator, Media Producer
Graphic Novel
Winged Heroes:
The Power Within
"Author Thompson has penned an engaging romp that slyly mixes bird facts into its fast-paced plot, showing readers the fascinating abilities many common birds possess. A mix of both narrative and nonfiction, this genre-busting full-color graphic novel works equally well as a pleasure read and in classroom settings...”
—Kirkus Reviews
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“Part comic adventure, part treatise about the 'real-life power of birds,' Winged Heroes offers a rousing flight of fancy that will inspire and entertain...steeped in science and offers engaging anthropomorphic adventures.
Review of Winged Heroes: The Power Within from Publisher's Weekly
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This enlightening introduction to birding captures the wonder and excitement of nature...this is a perfect resource for anyone hoping to spark curiosity about the avian world...an excellent read-aloud or read-alone addition to any library.
Review of Ruby's Birds
from the School Library Journal
In this sweet story about paying attention to what’s around us, students can follow Ruby on her adventures exploring nature even in one of the busiest cities in the world...it’ll encourage your curious kids to start exploring the world around them...
Review of the Ruby's Birds eBook from @Epic4Educators
About Mya Thompson
Hi! I'm an author, educator, and media producer specializing in science and nature themes. I love good stories and partnering with artists and musicians to bring them to life. I received my Ph.D. in Neurobiology and Behavior from Cornell University studying elephant behavior.
DAY JOB: Co-Director of Engagement in Science and Nature at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and founder of the online learning platform, Bird Academy
SPARK BIRD: Barred Owl—ever since I locked eyes with one as a kid
FAVORITE ANIMAL: Elephants—ever since I was lucky enough to study forest elephant families in central Africa with the Elephant Listening Project
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Illustrators and Collaborators
Virginia Greene
Illustrator and co-author of the graphic novel Winged Heroes, animator for BeastBox, and park ranger.
Claudia Dávila
Illustrator of Ruby’s Birds, as well as many more children’s books and graphic novels.
Ben Mirin
Sound artist for BeastBox—musician, wildlife DJ, and biologist.
Jeff Szuc
UX Designer, illustrator and animator for Flap to the Future and BeastBox, and sometime bird muralist.
Invite Mya to your educational event
Mya has presented for audiences of all ages including for PBS's Let's Learn, Longwood Garden's Community Read, MIT's Sandbox Summit, and the American Library Association. If you'd like to discuss an event with Mya, send a note.