A collection of resources, links, & recommended books from Kate Messner’s 2015 KSU Conference on Children’s & YA Literature Keynote:
Kate’s Book & Writing Pinterest Boards – with images & links relating to her books, research, revision, and more.
Kate’s 2012 TED Talk (blog summary)
Kate’s TED-Ed Lesson on World Building
Real Revision Author Interviews – Laurel Snyder, Jo Knowles, Ammi-Joan Paquette
A Stenhouse interview with Kate on revision
“Revolution for the Tested” – Poem
Authors who Skype with Classes & Book Clubs (for free, when you’ve read their books!)
Thoughts on Adding More Diverse Books to your Collection:
Mirrors, Windows and Sliding Glass Doors – a great post on multicultural literacy from Reading Is Fundamental
Children’s Book Council Diversity Committee – Resources for Teachers and Librarians
We Need Diverse Books Summer Reading Series – (If you Liked… Read this next…)
Kate’s Books Mentioned in the Presentation:
Ranger in Time: Rescue on the Oregon Trail
Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt
More Books Mentioned in the Presentation:
Books that Promote Wonder:
Dory Story by Jerry Pallotta & David Biedrzycki
Citizen Scientists: Be Part of a Scientific Discovery from Your Own Backyard by Loree Griffin Burns & Ellen Harasimowicz
Why’d They Wear That? by Sarah Albee
Books with Smart, Brave Characters (who fail and try again!)
The Great Greene Heist by Varian Johnson
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
Moxie and the Art of Rule Breaking by Erin Dionne
The Water Castle by Megan Frazer Blakemore
Hound Dog True by Linda Urban (source of “You can’t have brave without scared.”)
More Brand New Books to Share! (2015 releases out now & upcoming – recommended by Kate, plus teachers, librarians, & other bookish friends via social media)
The Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña & Christian Robinson
The Case for Loving by Selina Alko & Sean Qualls
Blue Birds by Caroline Starr Rose
Stella by Starlight by Sharon Draper
A Handful of Stars by Cynthia Lord
Wish Girl by Nikki Loftin
The Truth About Twinkie Pie by Kat Yeh
Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Scholastic’s Spirit Animals Series (multiple authors)
Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan
Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson
Listen Slowly by Thanhha Lai
Toad Weather by Sandra Markle & Thomas Gonzalez
Juna’s Jar by Jane Bank & Felicia Hoshino
Rodeo Red by Maripat Perkins & Molly Idle
Whale Trails: Before and Now by Lesa Cline-Ransome & G. Brian Caras
One Plastic Bag by Miranda Paul
Anywhere But Paradise by Anne Bustard
The Year of the Three Sisters by Anna Chang
Finding Serendipity by Angelica Banks
Anywhere But Paradise by Anne Bustard
Gone Crazy in Alabama by Rita Williams Garcia
How to Outswim a Shark Without a Snorkel by Jess Keating
Honey by Sarah Weeks
New Shoes by Susan Meyer and Eric Velasquez
The Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste
Genuine Sweet by Faith Harkey
Book Scavenger by Jennifer Bertman
Murder is Bad Manners by Robin Stevens
The Question of Miracles by Elana K. Arnold
The Great Good Summer by Liz Garton Scanlon
The Friendship Riddle by Megan Frazer Blakemore
Moving Target by Christina Diaz Gonzalez
Hook’s Revenge: The Pirate Code by Heidi Schulz
The Best Friend Battle by Lindsay Eyre
A Nearer Moon by Melanie Crowder
Princess Junipier of the Hourglass by Ammi-Joan Paquette