Author and Book Resources
These resources were developed by CU 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.
Book resources for the 2025 Children's Book Festival will be available in November 2025!
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: These resources were developed by CU Boulder students for the 2024 Children’s Book Festival hosted by the CU 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.)
- Book Trailer for Always Anjali (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.)
- Book Trailer for Autumn Peltier: Water Warrior (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.)
- Book Trailer for Control Freaks (Reilly S. and Sierra Y.)
- Character Map for Control Freaks (Bella S., Lexi D., and Owen B.)
- Discussion Guide for Control 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.)
- Book Trailer for Four Eyes (Prezi) (Natalie C. and Linda M.)
- Character Map for Four Eyes (Esperanza Z.)
- Discussion Guide for Four 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.)
- Book Trailer for Like Lava in My Veins (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: These resources were developed by CU Boulder students for the 2023 Children’s Book Festival hosted by the CU 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 for The Other Side of the River (Arielle B. and Julia S.)
- Discussion guide for The Other Side of the River (Lydia G. and Katy M.)
- Lesson plan for The Other Side of the River (Ishmeet K.)
- Character map for The Other Side of the River (Avery and Gretchen)
- Book trailer for The Other Side of the River (Lorelei M. and Mylie L.)
Laurel Goodluck and Jonathan Nelson, Forever Cousins
- Author guide for Laurel Goodluck and Jonathan Nelson (Delaney K. and Ariana B.)
- Lesson plan for Forever Cousins (Madeleine R.)
- Display board for Forever 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 for Victor Piñeiro (Jojo L. and Aliah S.)
- Discussion guide for Time Villains: Monster Problems (Cieara C. and Lisa D.)
- Soundtrack for Time 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 for Lotus Bloom and the Afro Revolution (Lindsay and Charlie)
- Lesson plan for Lotus Bloom and the Afro Revolution (Alexis B.)
- Song list for Lotus Bloom and the Afro Revolution (Jenna L. and Xavier M.)
- Book trailer for Lotus Bloom and the Afro Revolution (Nicolette H. and Jenny H.)
- Character map for Lotus Bloom and the Afro Revolution (Sydney V.)
- Display board for Lotus Bloom and the Afro Revolution
e.E. Charlton-Trujillo and Pat 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 for Lupe Lopez: Rock Star Rules! (Lila S. and Caroline C.)
- Lesson plan for Lupe Lopez: Rock Star Rules! (Haydn C.)
- Display board for Lupe Lopez: Rock Star Rules!
- Character map for Lupe Lopez: Rock Star Rules! (Kate and Julia)
- Book trailer for Lupe Lopez: Rock Star Rules! (Giovanna B. and Logan R.)
NOTE: These resources were developed by CU Boulder students for the 2022 Children’s Book Festival hosted by the CU 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.)
- Book trailer for The Proudest Color (Amelie R.)
- Lesson plan for The Proudest Color: Empathy in Color (Amelia W. and Emily B.)
- Lesson plan for The Proudest Color: I am PROUD to be me (Taylor T.)
- Lesson plan for The 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.)
- Book trailer for Nana Akua Goes to School (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.)
- Book trailer for Leather Apron Book Club (Sofia K.)
- Discussion guide for Leather Apron Book Club (en ingles 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 (Keegan H.)
Jewell Parker Rhodes, Paradise on Fire
- Author guide for Jewell Parker Rhodes: PDF, PPT (Abigail B. and Grace G.)
- Book trailer for Paradise on Fire (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
- Book trailer for Playing the Cards You're Dealt (Caitlin J.)
- Discussion guide for Playing 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: These resources were developed by CU Boulder students for the 2021 Children’s Book Festival hosted by the CU 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:
- Book Trailer: 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 , Soundtrack (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:
- Book Trailer: A Big Mooncake for Little Star (Claire W, Kayleigh C)
- Book Trailer: A Big Mooncake for Little Star (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
- Book Trailer: 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 , Soundtrack (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
- Art Response: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (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 news after the CU students completed their projects, so we do not have guides for her books. Enjoy this creative book trailer featuring two of her “little” series.