Janie Thompson 1921-2013 Printed and now ready to distribute! Janie Thompson: The Girls from Nowhere Who Went Everywhere is a children's picture book story about the BYU performing groups' legend. Many people remember Janie from being in her traveling show groups such as the Young Ambassadors, the Lamanite Generation (now Living Legends), Brigham Youngsters, Holiday in the U.S. and Curtain Time U.S.A. or watching them perform. She launched many careers and was beloved for her attention to developing talent wherever she found it.
Janie was a powerful force for good. She insisted that her shows were filled with clean entertainment, presented in a polished way, and always packed with "heart." When taking one of her first collegiate shows to entertain troops around the world in the early 1950's, she was told that if she didn't include off-color jokes and and plenty of scantily clad women, her performers would be jeered and booed off the stage. She just replied that they would in no way present that kind of show, in fact, she said that they would be heartily applauded and cheered wherever they went, and even be asked to return. That happened many, many times!
Much has been written about Janie's professional life, but the story I wanted to tell was about her formative life. She is a model of someone who lived by her standards and never compromised them.
Books are available now to order online or, if you live within driving distance to BYU (near where I live), you may private message me to make arrangements to pick up your copies.
This keepsake book may help you tell the story of a marvelous lady to your grandchildren!
Books are available now to order online or, if you live within driving distance to BYU (near where I live), you may private message me to make arrangements to pick up your copies.
This keepsake book may help you tell the story of a marvelous lady to your grandchildren!
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