Author and Book Resources
These resources were developed by Ƶ Boulder School of Education undergraduate students enrolled in a Children’s Literature course and graduate students in the literacy masters program. All materials can be downloaded for your use.
Amalie Howard, Bumps in the Night
- 4th Grade Reading Resource(Taylor K. & Kayce B.)
- 5th Grade Visual Arts Resource(Lainey S., Lauren K., & Gabby B.)
- 6th Grade Reading Resource(Audrey O. & Tommy S.)
- Middle School Science Resource(Genevieve V., Charlotte Y., & Annalise Anderson)
- Additional Resources
Chris Grabenstein, Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library
- 4th Grade Math Resource(Nicholas D., Alex S., & Tori M.)
- 4th Grade Reading Resource(Alani O. & Rosie M.)
- 5th Grade Reading Resource(Nicole L., Garrett T., & Genevieve T.)
- Middle School Science Resource(Chloe B. & Lillian K.)
- Additional Resources
Craig Kofi Farmer, Kwame Crashes the Underworld
- 5th Grade Reading Resource(Joey E. & Sierra C.)
- 7th Grade Social Studies Resource(Kyle P., Kraig K., & Grace H.)
- 8th Grade Reading Resource(Adam R., Eleanor W., & Anna W.)
- Novice Level World Languages Resource(Jordyn D. & Piper Z)
- Additional Resources
Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw, Like You, Like Me
- 1st Grade Reading Resource(Alex C., Harper E., & Ava S.)
- 2nd Grade Writing Resource(Maya L. & Olivia H.)
- 3rd Grade Drama Resource(Abby I. & Maddie O.)
- Kindergarten Social Studies Resource(Kayla J., Madison V., & Brooklyn P.)
- Additional Resources
Julie Leung, Mr. Pei's Perfect Shapes
- 1st Grade Reading Resource(Juliana F., Sophia B., & Lana W.)
- 2nd Grade Math Resource(Lucie C., McCayla W., & Nina C.)
- 3rd Grade Social Studies Resource(Emelia A. & Ty H.)
- 4th Grade Reading Resource(Neely E. & Noah R.)
- Additional Resources
Brittany Cicchese, No More Señora Mimí
- 1st Grade Health and SEL Resource(Riley K., Rhyan L., & Aidan S.)
- 2nd Grade Physical Education Resource(Jami S. & Sienna W.)
- 3rd Grade Reading Resource(Sydney K. & Mario V.)
- Kindergarten Reading Resource(Grace K., Juliana P., & Genesys R.)
- Additional Resources
NOTE: Theseresources weredeveloped by Ƶ Boulderstudents for the 2024Children’s Book Festival hosted by the Ƶ Boulder School of Education and Boulder Bookstore.It is an open educational resource and can be downloaded for your use.
Sheetal Sheth,Always Anjali
- Author Guide for Sheetal Sheth(Hannah S. and Victoria V.)
- Discussion Guide for Always Anjali(Angie M. and Rosie B.)
- (Anna CG. and Valentina T.)
- Character Map for Always Anjali (Natalia O. and Payton P.)
- Song List for Always Anjali (Aine M. and Adriana R.)
Carole Lindstrom, Autumn Peltier: Water Warrior
- Author Feature for Carole Lindstrom(Mary J. and Liliana D.)
- Discussion Guide for Autumn Peltier: Water Warrior(Samantha S. and Abigail W.)
- Song List for Autumn Peltier: Water Warrior(Vivian W. and Riley T.)
- (Delaney M. and Kambrie P.)
- Character Map for Autumn Peltier: Water Warrior(Elizabeth M. and Josalyn P.)
J.E. Thomas, Control Freaks
- Author Feature for J.E. Thomas(Nicole T., Kelly S., and Elli W.)
- Control Freaks(Reilly S.and Sierra Y.)
- Character Mapfor Control Freaks(Bella S., Lexi D., and Owen B.)
- Discussion Guide forControl Freaks(Gabi S. and Kailynn R.)
- Song List for Control Freaks(McKenna D., and Valeria M.)'
- Book Introduction for Control Freaks(PPT), (PDF)
Dave Valeza,Four Eyes
- Illustrator Feature for Dave Valeza(Katie E. and Clara H.)
- (Prezi)(Natalie C. and Linda M.)
- Character Map for Four Eyes(Esperanza Z.)
- Discussion Guide forFour Eyes(Annika O. and Kayla F.)
- Song List for Four Eyes(McKenna D. and Valeria M.)
Derrick Barnes,Like Lava in My Veins
- Author Feature for Derrick Barnes(Bree A. and Hannah S.)
- (Henry S., Taya H.and Maryn P.)
- Character Map for Like Lava in My Veins(Alicia M. and Kallasandra B.)
- Discussion Guide for Like Lava in My Veins(Eden H.and Madison B.)
- Song List for Like Lava in My Veins(Jalia F., Virginia K., and Bree S.)
NOTE: Theseresources weredeveloped by Ƶ Boulderstudents for the 2023Children’s Book Festival hosted by the Ƶ Boulder School of Education and Boulder Book Store.It is an open educational resource and can be downloaded for your use.
Alda P. Dobbs,The Other Side of the River
- Author guide for Alda P. Dobbs (PPT), PDF(Meghan and Iliana)
- Poster and artifact list forThe Other Side of the River(Arielle B. and Julia S.)
- Discussion guide forThe Other Side of the River(Lydia G. and Katy M.)
- Lesson plan forThe Other Side of the River(Ishmeet K.)
- Character map forThe Other Side of the River (Avery and Gretchen)
- (Lorelei M. and Mylie L.)
Laurel Goodluck andJonathan Nelson, Forever Cousins
- Author guide for Laurel Goodluck and Jonathan Nelson(Delaney K. and Ariana B.)
- Lesson plan forForever Cousins(Madeleine R.)
- Display board forForever Cousins
- Art activity for Forever Cousins(Katherine and Lindsay)
- Discussion guide for Forever Cousins (PPT), PDF(Mia B. and Kayleigh W.)
- Discussion guide for Forever Cousins(Sofia O. and Grace B.)
Victor Piñeiro,Time Villains: Monster Problems
- Author guide forVictor Piñeiro(Jojo L. and Aliah S.)
- Discussion guide forTime Villains: Monster Problems(Cieara C. and Lisa D.)
- Soundtrack forTime Villains: Monster Problems (PPT), PDF(Sophie H. and Maya K.)
- Character map for Time Villains: Monster Problems
Sherri Winston,Lotus Bloom and the Afro Revolution
- Author guide for Sherri Winston(Alex S. and Baylee B.)
- Discussion guide forLotus Bloom and the Afro Revolution(Lindsay and Charlie)
- Lesson plan forLotus Bloom and the Afro Revolution(Alexis B.)
- Song listforLotus Bloom and the Afro Revolution(Jenna L. and Xavier M.)
- (Nicolette H. and Jenny H.)
- Character map forLotus Bloom and the Afro Revolution(Sydney V.)
- Display board forLotus Bloom and the Afro Revolution
e.E. Charlton-Trujillo andPat Zietlow Miller,Lupe Lopez: Rock Star Rules!
- Author guide for e.E. Charlton-Trujillo and Pat Zietlow Miller(Olivia S. and Elizabeth R.)
- Discussion guide forLupe Lopez: Rock Star Rules!(Lila S. and Caroline C.)
- Lesson plan forLupe Lopez: Rock Star Rules!(Haydn C.)
- Display board forLupe Lopez: Rock Star Rules!
- Character map forLupe Lopez: Rock Star Rules!(Kate and Julia)
- (Giovanna B. and Logan R.)
NOTE: Theseresources weredeveloped by Ƶ Boulderstudents for the 2022Children’s Book Festival hosted by the Ƶ Boulder School of Education and Boulder Book Store.It is an open educational resource and can be downloaded for your use.
Sheila Modir and Jeffrey Kashou, The Proudest Color
- Author guide for Sheila Modir and Jeffrey Kashou: PDF, PPT(Lily L., Lily B.)
- (Amelie R.)
- Lesson plan for The Proudest Color: Empathy in Color(Amelia W. and Emily B.)
- Lesson plan forThe Proudest Color:I am PROUD to be me(Taylor T.)
- Lesson plan forThe Proudest Color:What's Your Proudest Color?(Rebecca T.)
Tricia Elam Walker, Nana Akua Goes to School
- Author guide for Tricia Elam Walker: PDF, PPT(Maddie S. and Elizabeth E.)
- (Britt B.)
- Discussion guide for Nana Akua Goes to School(Ava D)
Yuyi Morales, Bright Star/Lucero
- Author guide for Yuyi Morales(Sydney N. and Charlotte H.)
- Discussion guide for Bright Star(Tohar O.)
- Lesson plan for Lucero (en español)(Francisca S.)
Jane Yolen, Leather Apron Book Club
- Author guide for Jane Yolen: PDF, PPT(Olivia M. and Isabel M.)
- (Sofia K.)
- Discussion guide for Leather Apron Book Club (eningles y en español)
Traci Sorrell, We Are Grateful
- Author guide for Traci Sorrell: PDF, PPT(Drew W. and CJ A.)
- Discussion guide for We Are Grateful(Sydney S.)
- Lesson plan for We Are Grateful: What are you grateful for?(Leanna R.)
Tracey Baptiste, African Icons
- Discussion guide for African Icons(Aaron G.)
- Lesson plan for African Icons(KeeganH.)
Jewell Parker Rhodes, Paradise on Fire
- Author guide for Jewell Parker Rhodes: PDF, PPT(Abigail B. and Grace G.)
- (Jordan C.)
- Discussion guide for Paradise on Fire(Annalise S., Sofie P. and Mitch M.)
Karla Arenas Valenti, Loteria
- Author guide for Karla Arenas Valenti(Jessica V. and Marycruz F.)
- Discussion guide for Loteria(Bada Y., Frances C. and Mia S.)
Varian Johnson, Playing the Cards You're Dealt
- (Caitlin J.)
- Discussion guide forPlaying the Cards You're Dealt(Hailey F. and Lindsey O.)
- Lesson plan for Playing the Cards You're Dealt:Trash Talk, Making Meaning & Vocabulary Construction(Alexis L.)
NOTE: Theseresources weredeveloped by Ƶ Boulderstudents for the 2021 Children’s Book Festival hosted by the Ƶ Boulder School of Education and Boulder Book Store.It is an open educational resource and can be downloaded for your use.
Resources for Jerry Craft
Author guide for Jerry Craft: PDF, PPT (Megan S, Hailey W, Mia C)
New Kid:
- (Catherine DW)
- Book Guide: New Kid(Kelly H)
- Book Guide: New Kid (Chloe E, Sasha G)
- Art Response: New Kid(Lauren W)
- Art Response: New Kid: Album Cover, Description, (Sydney W)
- Classroom Teacher Project: Teaching Empathy Through High School Mentoring of Elementary Students(Stephanie D, Mindy S)
- Classroom Teacher Project: Main Characters and Me (Taylor L, John F)
- Discussion Guide: New Kid
Resources for Grace Lin
Author guide for Grace Lin: PDF, PPT (Jorie D, Sailor W, Alexia M, Kasey C)
Author guide for Grace Lin: PDF, PPT (Cora W, Grace D, Hannah V)
A Big Mooncake for Little Star:
- (Claire W, Kayleigh C)
- (Elijah L, Sydni F, Alyssa S)
- Book Guide: A Big Mooncake for Little Star
- Book Guide: A Big Mooncake for Little Star (Grace C)
- Discussion Guide: A Big Mooncake for Little Star
Ling and Ting: Not Exactly the Same
- (Samantha F)
- Book Guide: Ling and Ting: Not Exactly the Same(Grace P)
- Book Guide: Ling and Ting: Not Exactly the Same(Lisa A, Gabby H, Sarah J, Katie S)
- Book Guide: Ling and Ting: Not Exactly the Same(Jenna D)
- Art Response: Ling and Ting: Not Exactly the Same: Artwork, Description(Taylor H, Kassie S)
- Art Response: Ling and Ting: Not Exactly the Same: Album Cover, Description, (Ana P)
Round is a Mooncake:
Thanking the Moon:
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon:
- Book Guide: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon(Sonja T, Alexandria R, Darby L, Frankie T)
- Book Guide: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon(Angelina A)
- Book Guide: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon: PDF, PPT (Hollie H)
- Art Response: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon: Artwork, Description
- (Sarah L)
- Classroom Teacher Project: “Where the Character Meets Their Journey”(Jaymi D)
Year of the Dog:
- Book Guide: Year of the Dog(Lia M)
- Art Response: Year of the Dog: Artwork, Description(Anna H)
- Art Response: Year of the Dog: Artwork, Description(Ryujin D)
- Cooking Activity: Year of the Dog: PDF, PPT (Kenlie R)
Resources for Vashti Harrison
We are delighted that Vashti Harrison is participating in our author panel! We received this wonderful newsafter the Ƶ students completed their projects, so we do not have guides for her books. Enjoy this creative book trailer featuring two of her “little” series.
- (Kelsey F)