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What Does It Mean to Be Human?

Who knew you'd have to learn that in middle school?

About J.E. Thomas' Books

J.E. Thomas writes funny, contemporary middle grade books for kids in grades 4-8. Whether read at home or school, these books help spark conversations and critical thinking about AI, school, friendship, teamwork, STEM, and how the choices we make define who we become.


Available in Print & Audio

Read the books as you normally would, listen to the human-narrated audiobooks on their own, or follow the text while the audiobooks play to build reading stamina.

The AI Incident

The AI Incident

The AI Incident

A book titled 'The AI Incident' by J.E. Thomas, featuring a colorful cover with various cartoon faces.

Malcolm Montgomery has one goal: get adopted before he turns 13. Not easy for the unluckiest kid in Colorado foster care. But when a speaker at his school's Visiting Professionals Day brings an AI-powered robot, Malcolm's bad luck may finally turn around. The AI promises to help Malcolm find a family...if he'll help it take over the school.

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Control Freaks

The AI Incident

The AI Incident

When the well-meaning principal of Colorado's #1 school for unusually competitive students launches a STEAMS (STEM+Arts+Sports) competition, the pressure to win turns into wacky, all-out quest for the gold. 

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