Author and Book Resources
Book resources are developed by ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ÆÆ½â°æÏÂÔØ 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 ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ÆÆ½â°æÏÂÔØÌýstudents for the 202ÌýChildren’s Book Festival hosted by the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ÆÆ½â°æÏÂÔØ 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 ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ÆÆ½â°æÏÂÔØÌýstudents for the 2023ÌýChildren’s Book Festival hosted by the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ÆÆ½â°æÏÂÔØ 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 ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ÆÆ½â°æÏÂÔØÌýstudents for the 2022ÌýChildren’s Book Festival hosted by the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ÆÆ½â°æÏÂÔØ 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 ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ÆÆ½â°æÏÂÔØÌýstudents for the 2021 Children’s Book Festival hosted by the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ÆÆ½â°æÏÂÔØ 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 CU students 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)