About Therese Marie Thompson
Therese Marie Thompson is a lifelong lover of books and storyteller whose life has been shaped by her love of books. She has spent years sharing her love for literature with her children and grandchildren. Therese believes in the power of books to teach, inspire, and bring people together. Her influence reaches beyond her family, as she has worked within her community to encourage others to explore the world of reading and storytelling.
Therese’s relationship with literature began during early childhood. She was raised in a household where reading was encouraged but never forced, and she gravitated toward stories as part of her daily routine. By the time she reached school age, she had already developed an appreciation for the structure of stories and the way fictional characters could reflect real human experience.
She maintained a habit of reading assigned and personal titles throughout her school years. She borrowed books from public libraries and kept handwritten notes on the novels that stayed with her. Her reading style was slow and deliberate. She focused on tone, point of view, and emotional development. These habits would later influence her method of reading aloud to others.
