09/04/2026
This past week, Dr. McKinney sat down with 8th grader Avery Schmidt to discuss her first published book, The New House. Avery has had a passion for writing since a very young age, and in this interview, she shares her creative process and how she overcame challenges to bring her story to life. We are incredibly proud of Avery and look forward to seeing all she accomplishes as an author. If you’d like to support her, you can find a copy of her book on Amazon. Go to Thompson's Youtube channel for the full interview.