Laura Thompson Osuri

Mama of three, picture book writer #SCBWI & #12X12, social entrepreneur and executive director of Homes Not Borders

[Homes Not Borders @HNB_US]

We have keys!!!! Just took possession of our new storage/office/workshop space and are excited to start moving in!
On this "World Refugee Day", please consider donating to support our mission: https://t.co/QR02b1XnXn & help us pay for the new space - square foot by square foot -

[Laura Thompson Osuri @LauraTOsuri]

T is for Turkmenistan https://t.co/sjKmvkvcfa

[Homes Not Borders @HNB_US]

A quote from Sara, a caseworker @lssnca, explaining an Afghan’s family’s reaction upon entering their new apartment that we set up for them. This why we do what we do a @HNB_US
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#refugeeswelcome #refugees #withrefugees #welcomehome #homedecor

[Laura Thompson Osuri @LauraTOsuri]

Been waiting for this day for for 16.5 years!! So excited for @streetsensedc!

[Street Sense Media @streetsensedc]

The first weekly edition hit the streets today! It's available exclusively through our vendors, like Ron, who was the first vendor to get this week's edition. Get your copy today!

[Street Sense Media @streetsensedc]

The first weekly edition hit the streets today! It's available exclusively through our vendors, like Ron, who was the first vendor to get this week's edition. Get your copy today!

[Laura Thompson Osuri @LauraTOsuri]

@sarakruger @LoriEvansWrites And if you don’t win a copy - I can get you a sign copy - Laura G is my friend and neighbor!

[Homes Not Borders @HNB_US]

Being a US ally should never becomes a death sentence, because that's the case for thousands of Iraqi/Afghan interpreters.
@atmousa (one of our own board members) describing what interpreters go through until they get their Special Immigrant Visa to come here.

[Laura Thompson Osuri @LauraTOsuri]

Such an important issue! The U.S. needs to do more - and quicker - in helping SIVs helping the U.S. military get out of Afghanistan (and Iraq!)

[Homes Not Borders @HNB_US]

Is the US abandoning it's Afghan workers/allies? a lot of us are wondering including us at HNB, thanks to @AJStream & @n1leftbehind for talking about the issue & for having our board member @atmousa comments, who is a former Iraqi interpreter as well.
https://t.co/5xem2hTRYg

[Homes Not Borders @HNB_US]

Please join us in asking Pres. @JoeBiden to sign the Presidential Determination order now. Refugees flights are being cancelled as Trump policy remains; It's putting their lives at risk. Sign the Presidential Determination now!
#RefugeesWelcome

[Laura Thompson Osuri @LauraTOsuri]

When you have 30 minutes to spare, you can check me out talking about all things @HNB_US and some history of @streetsensedc as well!...https://t.co/MF9nYB9YpS

[Laura Thompson Osuri @LauraTOsuri]

@MindyAlyseWeiss Congrats the finalists! So many fun titles!

[Laura Thompson Osuri @LauraTOsuri]

@MindyAlyseWeiss A Gin and Tonic.... and writing something else.

[Laura Thompson Osuri @LauraTOsuri]

S is for Slovenia https://t.co/BjBUxIwyEQ

[Laura Thompson Osuri @LauraTOsuri]

@MindyAlyseWeiss ABCs, friendship, narwhals (maybe all three at once!)

[Laura Thompson Osuri @LauraTOsuri]

@MindyAlyseWeiss I was right!! Can’t wait to see the chosen ones!!

[Laura Thompson Osuri @LauraTOsuri]

@MindyAlyseWeiss Hmmm, an even 50??

[Laura Thompson Osuri @LauraTOsuri]

Love the work we do @HNB_US!

[Homes Not Borders @HNB_US]

Last week apartment setup for our newest neighbors - an Afghan couple that arrived to the US Thursday.
#RefugeesWelcome #SIV #HelpMilitaryTranslators
#Help_Combat_Interpreters
#HomesNotBorders

[Laura Thompson Osuri @LauraTOsuri]

@MindyAlyseWeiss Wow!! That. Is. Impressive!!

[Laura Thompson Osuri @LauraTOsuri]

@MindyAlyseWeiss My kids inspire me! And I write wherever I can! But I like outside in my kids tree fort best when it’s warm out!

[Julie Hedlund SONG AFTER SONG is out now! @JulieFHedlund]

Dear men who write &/or illustrate #picturebooks: if you are allies of women, pls stop participating in panels w/no female creators. In promoting #diversity, we must remember intersectionality. ASK who else will appear. Make room at the table. #kidlitwomen #WomensHistoryMonth