CHARLOTTE VIEW 2012: author Mark Lawton Thomas

Mark Lawton Thomas was born in Savannah , Georgia.  After graduating from the University of Georgia, Mr. Thomas worked as a copy writer for various advertising agencies first in Atlanta, and then in Manhattan. Eventually, he returned to the South and began writing a weekly column for Creative Loafing and voicing them for Georgia Public Radio. Somehow he found time to edit Contents magazine, an award-winning quarterly, as well.

Presently, Mr. Thomas is involved in his most challenging job to date: …teaching 6th grade Language Arts in Atlanta. When he isn'’t teaching his little heart out, grading essays with his trusty, red Sharpie, or working on his next book, Mr. Thomas can be found fast asleep on a couch somewhere in Buckhead.

In his book, "When Farts Have Color", he tells the story of 4th grader Lance Chance who hates Mondays. This particular Monday Lance's mom coaxes Lance to school with his favorite sandwiches and a 'wish-kiss'. On his way to school Lance is tormented by "the biggest, meanest 4th grader ever to stalk the halls of Alfonso Orr Elementary School. Merry Maddox. Bully Extraordinaire...…”A "legend" and her posse of mayhem, the Crazy M&Ms.

At the heart of When Farts Had Colors are themes that any parent, teacher, and child will appreciate: being honest, taking responsibility, respect for others, taking the counsel of elders, redemption, and love. And of course, it's hilarious with sophisticated humor that both adults and children will appreciate.

http://www.whenfartshadcolors.com

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