Author and Book Resources
Book resources are developed by Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder 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.
Book resources for 2026 available soon!
Salina Yoon, I Like Cheese!
- Kindergarten Health ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Grace C., Marina G., and Mallory S.)
- 1st Grade Reading ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Daniela B., Chloe Y., and Lily G.)
- 2nd Grade Reading ResourceÌýÌý(Meghan Y., Maddie W., and Kylie H.)
- 3rd Grade Social Studies ResourceÌýÌý(Abbey S., Tatum R., and Camilla M.)
- Additional ResourcesÌýÌý
Nyasha Williams, Once Upon a Kwanzaa
- 1st Grade Social Studies ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Alexa M., Abbey K., and Paige L.)
- 2nd Grade Art ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Fifi S., Ruby T., and Anthony R.)
- 3rd Grade Reading ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Anna B., Adelaide M., and Lauren P.)
- 4th Grade Reading ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Caroline B., and Natalia L.)
- Additional ResourcesÌýÌýÌýÌý
Denise Vega, Adela's Mariachi Band
- Kindergarten Reading ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Zoe G., Ainsley B., and Kylie H.)
- 1st Grade Science ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Alina S., Ella B., and Hadley S.)
- 2nd Grade Music ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Ana Z., Adelaide E., and Delaney S.)
- 3rd Grade Reading ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Alyssa L., Elizabeth W., and Phoebe M.)
- Additional ResourcesÌýÌýÌýÌý
Pam Muñoz Ryan, El Niño
- 4th Grade Reading ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Brooklyn B., Lexi F., and Lilly B.)
- 5th Grade Reading ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Norah F., Mia T., and Jada M.)
- 6th Grade Health ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Isabella D., Jordan L., and Emma P.)
- Middle School ScienceÌýÌýÌý(Caity B., Julian M., and Mya G.)
- Additional ResourcesÌýÌýÌýÌý
Rita Williams-Garcia & Sharee Miller, One Crazy Summer: The Graphic Novel
- 4th Grade Math ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Juliet H., Hayden M., and Ainsley S.)
- 5th Grade Reading ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Keely W., Olivia S., and Mallorie S.)
- 6th Grade Reading ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Luna L., Bryn C., and Sofia P.)
- 8th Grade Social Studies ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Gracie D., Sia P., and Nicole P.)
- Additional ResourcesÌýÌýÌýÌý
Amalie Howard, Bumps in the Night
- 4th Grade Reading ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Taylor K. & Kayce B.)
- 5th Grade Visual Arts ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Lainey S., Lauren K., & Gabby B.)
- 6th Grade Reading ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Audrey O. & Tommy S.)
- Middle School Science ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Genevieve V., Charlotte Y., & Annalise Anderson)
- Additional ResourcesÌýÌý
Chris Grabenstein, Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library
- 4th Grade Math ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Nicholas D., Alex S., & Tori M.)
- 4th Grade Reading ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Alani O. & Rosie M.)
- 5th Grade Reading ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Nicole L., Garrett T., & Genevieve T.)
- Middle School Science ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Chloe B. & Lillian K.)
- Additional ResourcesÌýÌý
Craig Kofi Farmer, Kwame Crashes the Underworld
- 5th Grade Reading ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Joey E. & Sierra C.)
- 7th Grade Social Studies ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Kyle P., Kraig K., & Grace H.)
- 8th Grade Reading ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Adam R., Eleanor W., & Anna W.)
- Novice Level World Languages ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Jordyn D. & Piper Z)
- Additional ResourcesÌýÌý
Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw, Like You, Like Me
- 1st Grade Reading ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Alex C., Harper E., & Ava S.)
- 2nd Grade Writing ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Maya L. & Olivia H.)
- 3rd Grade Drama ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Abby I. & Maddie O.)
- Kindergarten Social Studies ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Kayla J., Madison V., & Brooklyn P.)
- Additional ResourcesÌýÌý
Julie Leung, Mr. Pei's Perfect Shapes
- 1st Grade Reading ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Juliana F., Sophia B., & Lana W.)
- 2nd Grade Math ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Lucie C., McCayla W., & Nina C.)
- 3rd Grade Social Studies ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Emelia A. & Ty H.)
- 4th Grade Reading ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Neely E. & Noah R.)
- Additional ResourcesÌýÌý
Brittany Cicchese, No More Señora MimÃ
- 1st Grade Health and SEL ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Riley K., Rhyan L., & Aidan S.)
- 2nd Grade Physical Education ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Jami S. & Sienna W.)
- 3rd Grade Reading ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Sydney K. & Mario V.)
- Kindergarten Reading ResourceÌýÌýÌý(Grace K., Juliana P., & Genesys R.)
- Additional ResourcesÌýÌý
NOTE: TheseÌýresources wereÌýdeveloped by Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulderÌýstudents for the 202ÌýChildren’s Book Festival hosted by the Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder School of Education and Boulder Bookstore.ÌýIt is an open educational resource and can be downloaded for your use.
Sheetal Sheth,ÌýAlways Anjali
- Author Guide for Sheetal ShethÌýÌýÌý(Hannah S. and Victoria V.)
- Discussion Guide for Always AnjaliÌýÌýÌý(Angie M. and Rosie B.)
- ÌýÌýÌý (Anna CG. and Valentina T.)
- Character Map for Always AnjaliÌýÌýÌý (Natalia O. and Payton P.)
- Song List for Always AnjaliÌýÌýÌý (Aine M. and Adriana R.)
Carole Lindstrom, Autumn Peltier: Water Warrior
- ÌýAuthor Feature for Carole LindstromÌýÌýÌý(Mary J. and Liliana D.)
- Discussion Guide for Autumn Peltier: Water WarriorÌýÌýÌý(Samantha S. and Abigail W.)
- Song List for Autumn Peltier: Water WarriorÌýÌýÌý(Vivian W. and Riley T.)
- ÌýÌýÌý(Delaney M. and Kambrie P.)
- Character Map for Autumn Peltier: Water WarriorÌýÌýÌý(Elizabeth M. and Josalyn P.)
J.E. Thomas, Control Freaks
- Author Feature for J.E. ThomasÌýÌýÌý(Nicole T., Kelly S., and Elli W.)
- Control FreaksÌýÌýÌý(Reilly S.Ìýand Sierra Y.)
- Character MapÌýfor Control FreaksÌýÌýÌý(Bella S., Lexi D., and Owen B.)
- Discussion Guide forÌýControl FreaksÌýÌýÌý(Gabi S. and Kailynn R.)
- Song List for Control FreaksÌýÌýÌý(McKenna D., and Valeria M.)'
- Book Introduction for Control FreaksÌý(PPT), (PDF)ÌýÌýÌýÌý
Dave Valeza,ÌýFour Eyes
- Illustrator Feature for Dave ValezaÌýÌýÌý(Katie E. and Clara H.)
- Ìý(Prezi)ÌýÌýÌý(Natalie C. and Linda M.)
- Character Map for Four EyesÌýÌýÌý(Esperanza Z.)
- Discussion Guide forÌýFour EyesÌýÌýÌý(Annika O. and Kayla F.)
- Song List for Four EyesÌýÌýÌý(McKenna D. and Valeria M.)
Derrick Barnes,ÌýLike Lava in My VeinsÌý
- Author Feature for Derrick BarnesÌýÌýÌý(Bree A. and Hannah S.)
- ÌýÌýÌý(Henry S., Taya H.Ìýand Maryn P.)
- Character Map for Like Lava in My VeinsÌýÌýÌý(Alicia M. and Kallasandra B.)
- Discussion Guide for Like Lava in My VeinsÌýÌýÌý(Eden H.Ìýand Madison B.)
- Song List for Like Lava in My VeinsÌýÌýÌý(Jalia F., Virginia K., and Bree S.)
NOTE: TheseÌýresources wereÌýdeveloped by Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulderÌýstudents for the 2023ÌýChildren’s Book Festival hosted by the Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder School of Education and Boulder Book Store.ÌýIt is an open educational resource and can be downloaded for your use.
Alda P. Dobbs,ÌýThe Other Side of the River
- Author guide for Alda P. Dobbs (PPT), PDFÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý(Meghan and Iliana)
- Poster and artifact list forÌýThe Other Side of the RiverÌýÌýÌý(Arielle B. and Julia S.)
- Discussion guide forÌýThe Other Side of the RiverÌýÌýÌý(Lydia G. and Katy M.)
- Lesson plan forÌýThe Other Side of the RiverÌýÌýÌý(Ishmeet K.)
- Character map forÌýThe Other Side of the RiverÌýÌýÌý (Avery and Gretchen)
- ÌýÌýÌý (Lorelei M. and Mylie L.)
Laurel Goodluck andÌýJonathan Nelson, Forever Cousins
- Author guide for Laurel Goodluck and Jonathan NelsonÌýÌýÌý(Delaney K. and Ariana B.)
- Lesson plan forÌýForever CousinsÌýÌýÌý(Madeleine R.)
- Display board forÌýForever CousinsÌýÌýÌý
- Art activity for Forever CousinsÌýÌýÌý(Katherine and Lindsay)
- Discussion guide for Forever Cousins (PPT), PDFÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý(Mia B. and Kayleigh W.)
- Discussion guide for Forever CousinsÌýÌýÌý(Sofia O. and Grace B.)
Victor Piñeiro,Time Villains: Monster Problems
- Author guide forÌýVictor PiñeiroÌýÌýÌý(Jojo L. and Aliah S.)
- Discussion guide forÌýTime Villains: Monster ProblemsÌýÌýÌý(Cieara C. and Lisa D.)
- Soundtrack forÌýTime Villains: Monster Problems (PPT), PDFÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý(Sophie H. and Maya K.)
- Character map for Time Villains: Monster ProblemsÌýÌý
Sherri Winston,ÌýLotus Bloom and the Afro Revolution
- Author guide for Sherri WinstonÌýÌýÌý(Alex S. and Baylee B.)
- Discussion guide forÌýLotus Bloom and the Afro RevolutionÌýÌýÌý(Lindsay and Charlie)
- Lesson plan forÌýLotus Bloom and the Afro RevolutionÌýÌýÌý(Alexis B.)
- Song listÌýforÌýLotus Bloom and the Afro RevolutionÌýÌýÌý(Jenna L. and Xavier M.)
- ÌýÌýÌý (Nicolette H. and Jenny H.)
- Character map forÌýLotus Bloom and the Afro RevolutionÌýÌýÌý(Sydney V.)
- Display board forÌýLotus Bloom and the Afro RevolutionÌýÌýÌýÌý
e.E. Charlton-Trujillo andÌýPat Zietlow Miller,ÌýLupe Lopez: Rock Star Rules!Ìý
- Author guide for e.E. Charlton-Trujillo and Pat Zietlow MillerÌýÌýÌý(Olivia S. and Elizabeth R.)
- Discussion guide forÌýLupe Lopez: Rock Star Rules!ÌýÌýÌý(Lila S. and Caroline C.)
- Lesson plan forÌýLupe Lopez: Rock Star Rules!ÌýÌýÌý(Haydn C.)
- Display board forÌýLupe Lopez: Rock Star Rules!ÌýÌý
- Character map forÌýLupe Lopez: Rock Star Rules!ÌýÌýÌý(Kate and Julia)
- ÌýÌýÌý (Giovanna B. and Logan R.)
NOTE: TheseÌýresources wereÌýdeveloped by Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulderÌýstudents for the 2022ÌýChildren’s Book Festival hosted by the Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder School of Education and Boulder Book Store.ÌýIt 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, PPTÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý(Lily L., Lily B.)
- ÌýÌýÌý(Amelie R.)
- Lesson plan for The Proudest Color: Empathy in ColorÌýÌýÌý(Amelia W. and Emily B.)
- Lesson plan forÌýThe Proudest Color:ÌýI am PROUD to be meÌýÌýÌý(Taylor T.)
- Lesson plan forÌýThe Proudest Color:ÌýWhat's Your Proudest Color?ÌýÌýÌý(Rebecca T.)
Tricia Elam Walker, Nana Akua Goes to School
- Author guide for Tricia Elam Walker: PDF, PPTÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý(Maddie S. and Elizabeth E.)
- ÌýÌýÌý(Britt B.)
- Discussion guide for Nana Akua Goes to SchoolÌýÌýÌý(Ava D)
Yuyi Morales, Bright Star/Lucero
- Author guide for Yuyi MoralesÌýÌýÌý(Sydney N. and Charlotte H.)
- Discussion guide for Bright StarÌýÌýÌý(Tohar O.)
- Lesson plan for Lucero (en español)ÌýÌýÌý(Francisca S.)
Jane Yolen, Leather Apron Book Club
- Author guide for Jane Yolen: PDF, PPTÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý(Olivia M. and Isabel M.)
- ÌýÌýÌý(Sofia K.)
- Discussion guide for Leather Apron Book Club (enÌýingles y en español)ÌýÌý
Traci Sorrell, We Are Grateful
- Author guide for Traci Sorrell: PDF, PPTÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý(Drew W. and CJ A.)
- Discussion guide for We Are GratefulÌýÌýÌý(Sydney S.)
- Lesson plan for We Are Grateful: What are you grateful for?ÌýÌýÌý(Leanna R.)
Tracey Baptiste, African Icons
- Discussion guide for African IconsÌýÌýÌý(Aaron G.)
- Lesson plan for African IconsÌýÌýÌý(KeeganÌýH.)
Jewell Parker Rhodes, Paradise on Fire
- Author guide for Jewell Parker Rhodes: PDF, PPTÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý(Abigail B. and Grace G.)
- ÌýÌýÌý(Jordan C.)
- Discussion guide for Paradise on FireÌýÌýÌý(Annalise S., Sofie P. and Mitch M.)
Karla Arenas Valenti, Loteria
- Author guide for Karla Arenas ValentiÌýÌýÌý(Jessica V. and Marycruz F.)
- Discussion guide for LoteriaÌýÌýÌý(Bada Y., Frances C. and Mia S.)
Varian Johnson, Playing the Cards You're Dealt
- ÌýÌýÌý(Caitlin J.)
- Discussion guide forÌýPlaying the Cards You're DealtÌýÌýÌý(Hailey F. and Lindsey O.)
- Lesson plan for Playing the Cards You're Dealt:ÌýTrash Talk, Making Meaning & Vocabulary ConstructionÌýÌýÌý(Alexis L.)
NOTE: TheseÌýresources wereÌýdeveloped by Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulderÌýstudents for the 2021 Children’s Book Festival hosted by the Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder School of Education and Boulder Book Store.ÌýIt 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:
- ÌýÌýÌý(Catherine DW)
- Book Guide: New KidÌýÌýÌý(Kelly H)
- Book Guide: New KidÌýÌýÌý Ìý(Chloe E, Sasha G)
- Art Response: New KidÌýÌýÌý(Lauren W)
- Art Response: New Kid: Album CoverÌýÌýÌý, DescriptionÌýÌýÌý, ÌýÌýÌý(Sydney W)
- Classroom Teacher Project: Teaching Empathy Through High School Mentoring of Elementary StudentsÌýÌýÌý(Stephanie D, Mindy S)
- Classroom Teacher Project: Main Characters and MeÌýÌýÌý (Taylor L, John F)
- Discussion Guide: New KidÌýÌý
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:
- ÌýÌýÌý(Claire W, Kayleigh C)
- ÌýÌýÌý(Elijah L, Sydni F, Alyssa S)
- Book Guide: A Big Mooncake for Little StarÌýÌý
- Book Guide: A Big Mooncake for Little StarÌýÌýÌý (Grace C)
- Discussion Guide: A Big Mooncake for Little StarÌýÌý
Ling and Ting: Not Exactly the Same
- ÌýÌýÌý Ìý(Samantha F)
- Book Guide: Ling and Ting: Not Exactly the SameÌýÌýÌý(Grace P)
- Book Guide: Ling and Ting: Not Exactly the SameÌýÌýÌý(Lisa A, Gabby H, Sarah J, Katie S)
- Book Guide: Ling and Ting: Not Exactly the SameÌýÌýÌý(Jenna D)
- Art Response: Ling and Ting: Not Exactly the Same: ArtworkÌýÌýÌý, DescriptionÌýÌýÌý(Taylor H, Kassie S)
- Art Response: Ling and Ting: Not Exactly the Same: Album CoverÌýÌýÌý, DescriptionÌýÌýÌý, (Ana P)
Round is a Mooncake:
- Classroom Teacher Project: Culture through Shapes ProjectÌýÌýÌý(Deidre B)
Thanking the Moon:
- Classroom Teacher Project: Wishing on the Moon ProjectÌýÌýÌý(Hyejeong K)
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon:
- Book Guide: Where the Mountain Meets the MoonÌýÌýÌý(Sonja T, Alexandria R, Darby L, Frankie T)
- Book Guide: Where the Mountain Meets the MoonÌýÌýÌý(Angelina A)
- Book Guide: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon: PDF, PPT (Hollie H)
- Art Response: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon: ArtworkÌýÌýÌý, DescriptionÌýÌý
- ÌýÌýÌý(Sarah L)
- Classroom Teacher Project: “Where the Character Meets Their Journeyâ€�ÌýÌýÌý(Jaymi D)
Year of the Dog:
- Book Guide: Year of the DogÌýÌýÌý(Lia M)
- Art Response: Year of the Dog: ArtworkÌýÌýÌý, DescriptionÌýÌýÌý(Anna H)
- Art Response: Year of the Dog: ArtworkÌýÌýÌý, DescriptionÌýÌýÌý(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! ÌýWe received this wonderful newsÌýafter the Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØstudents completed their projects, so we do not have guides for her books. Enjoy this creative book trailer featuring two of her “littleâ€� series.
- ÌýÌýÌý Ìý(Kelsey F)