Musician Will Thompson Released Children’s Book
The Austin songwriter has debuted his first children's book, Born to Boogie, at local city retailers.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Children’s Music
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Musician Will Thompson has released his first children's book, titled Born to Boogie. The book is currently available at select Austin bookstores and record shops ahead of a wider release.
Why it matters
Thompson drew on his own professional musical background and his experiences as a parent to create this project. He aimed to provide his children with a special introduction to the world of music through storytelling.
This release marks the first children's book published by Thompson. The work is now stocked in Austin retailers including BookPeople, Waterloo Records, Reverie Books, Antone's Record Shop, and South Austin Music.
The players
Will Thompson
He is a musician and songwriter based in Austin who has transitioned into authoring children's literature.
Willie Nelson
He is a legendary country musician and songwriter who endorsed the book and previously hosted Thompson at his studio.
Marcia Ball
She is a critically acclaimed blues pianist and singer-songwriter who provided an endorsement for the book.
Brendan Bond
He is a musician who supported the project with his formal endorsement.
The details
Thompson, who previously recorded music at Willie Nelson's studio, secured endorsements for the title from Willie Nelson, Marcia Ball, and Brendan Bond. He intends to follow this debut with additional books in the future.
Timeline
September 28, 2026: The project was published and made available in local Austin shops.
Industry Dynamics
This release reflects a growing trend of musicians diversifying their creative portfolios into children's literature to engage new audiences. It highlights how local artists utilize established industry connections to launch niche creative projects before pursuing wider distribution.
Readers in Austin can purchase the book now at local independent shops before it hits larger national retailers. Those interested in the book can utilize the author's online portal to find specific inventory locations.
The takeaway
Creative professionals often find success by translating their lifelong skills into formats accessible to younger generations. Aspiring authors can learn from this strategy by building local support through community retailers before expanding to larger markets.
Further reading
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More information
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KEYE.
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