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 2021 Children's Book Festival

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.