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Praise for Chang'e On The Moon...
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"exquisitely illustrated  and beautifully written"
**an Inclusive Books for Children
TOP PICK for ages 4+**

-Inclusive Books for Children 2025


**awarded A BEST ILLUSTRATED BOOK - Bookstagang Book Awards 2024**
-Bookstagang Book Awards 2024

"Li’s painterly illustrations beautifully capture Moore’s text.
A lovely retelling."
-Kirkus

"Ethereal textured illustrations . . .
Alongside lush landscapes and portraits, this modern rendition of the classic tale refreshingly centers, per an author’s note, on love’s “strong power, wide reach, and ability to transcend distance, physical being, and even time."' 

-Publishers Weekly

"I love Moore’s take on the ending . . . This is a planned series of folktales retold from around the world, and I cannot wait to collect them all!" 
-BookRiot
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"Moore has beautifully shaped a tale of two lovers who embody compassion, selflessness and devotion. Her telling flows lyrically in a way that draws readers of all ages into the legend while the fiery, ethereal illustrations by Cornelia Li are quite simply breathtaking.
Together they have managed to create a picture book masterpiece that marries oral storytelling traditions with a modern edge."

-Kristin, Reading with Red and the Magpie

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“This art will connect children with a narrative supported by a handsome autumn background and expressive full-page and sequential illustrations that accentuate the dramatic layers of the story, as well as the nurturing and healing effects of genuine care. VERDICT . . .
This wonderfully illustrated story will connect children with the stars inside them”
–Kathia Ibacache, School Library Journal, THE STAR IN YOU

"Told in rhyming, lyrical verse, this is a moving reminder of our potential and the kindness we can share with others. 
Vibrant and inspiring."
-Kirkus review, THE STAR IN YOU
**TEENY HOUDINI THE DISAPPEARING ACT is nominated by Washington Library Association for the 2025 Washington State Otter Award*
-Otter Award, Washington Library Association School & Library Division, 2024
**GRANDPA GRUMPS makes the 2025 Illinois Monarch Award Master List*Nominated Picture Book for K-3 Reader's Choice Awards**
-Monarch Award: Illinois’ K-3 Readers’ Choice Award, Association of Illinois School Library Educators, 2024
**SOMETIMES LOVE is named one of the "Best Children's Books of the Year"**
-Bank Street College of Education 2023
**GRANDPA GRUMPS is a Top 20 Picture Book Finalist for the Children's Book Awards**
-Georgia Children's Book Awards, University of Georgia, 2023

Recent & Upcoming Events

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May 3, 2025: Bookworm Book Festival in Powder Springs, GA
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM | Stories That Shape Us (Picture Books + Middle Grade) Moderator: Julia Davis Authors:
● Rosalind & Maggie Bunn ● Kelly Young-Silverman ● Katrina Moore ● Natalie Lloyd

From whimsical bedtime tales to heartfelt stories of friendship and belonging, this panel explores how books for younger readers shape our understanding of the world and ourselves. Meet the authors bringing joy, empathy, and inspiration to kids of all ages.
Book Signing to follow at 4:15pm

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May 4, 2025: Little Shop of Stories Children's Book Festival in Decatur, GA
Over the Moon with Noah Grigni and Katrina Moore Sunday, May 4th, 1:15 pm – 1:45 pm
Bask in the light of Noah Grigni (Mama Moon) and Katrina Moore’s (Chang’e on the Moon
) beautiful storytelling in these thoughtful picture books.
Book Signing to follow at 1:45pm


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​January 19, 2025: 
Chalk + Ink: Episode 87; Author's Craft Chat with April Jones Prince, Jody Little, Josh Galarza, Katrina Moore and Zetta Elliott
November 22-23, 2024: NCTE Annual Convention in Boston, MA. 
October 19, 2024: 10:30 am THE STAR IN YOU storytime & book signing at The Story Shop, GA
September 22, 2024: 2:00 pm Online Picture Book panel with Books of Wonder featuring me, Cornelia Li, Sonali Zohra, and Kelly DiPucchio, and Will Hillenbrand.
September 13, 2024: 5:30 pm CHANG'E ON THE MOON book launch at Little Shop of Stories, GA. Storytime, Snacks, & Craft! 
August 24, 2024: Storybook Market One Year Celebration: Book Signing 10-11am 224 Main Street
Gainesville, GA 30501
May 3-5, 2024: Decatur Children's Book Festival in Decatur, GA! More lnfo here.

2025 Features:
​March 10, 2025: ​Only Picture Books Author Interview: We talk about my childhood, teaching, poetry, perfecting your writing, writing with range, and more
February 6. 2025: ​Publishers Weekly Fall 2025 Children's Sneak Preview highlights WHO'S DIGGING? as an Abrams Appleseed highly anticipated title for next season! Publishing August 5, 2025, it's available for pre-order now!

2024 Features:
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October 13, 2024: ​Publishers Weekly Rights Reports announces SCHOOLTIME GRUMPS, written by me, illustrated by Xindi Yan, a picture book in the GRUMPS series about Daisy dealing with her schoolmates' grumpiness at her over-eagerness to make new friends, with the help of her grandpa. Publication is scheduled for summer 2026!

September 30, 2024: Chang'e On The Moon is included, along with other favorite picture books celebrating the moon, on my guest post for Pragmatic Mom's Blog: 6 Picture Books to Celebrate The Moon! Plus a 2 book giveaway!
September 11, 2024: Behind the Scenes of Chang'e On The Moon with Katrina Moore and Cornelia Li on the HarperStacks Blog.
September 6, 2024: Chang'e On The Moon is featured on MaiStoryBook's collection of Picture Books to Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
September 1, 2024: Chang'e On The Moon is a featured new release on BookRiot! "I love Moore’s take on the ending . . . This is a planned series of folktales retold from around the world, and I cannot wait to collect them all!" Check out the full review here.
April 30, 2024: ​Publishers Weekly Rights Reports announces the BIG JOB FOR LITTLE BABIES board book series, written by me, illustrated by Benson Shum. It's a fun new series with interactive rhyming text, gatefolds, lift-the-flaps, that explore several professions centered around an activity that baby loves to do. WHO'S DIGGING? shovels onto shelves fall 2025, and WHO'S BUILDING? reaches readers spring 2026!
March 22, 2024: HOPE IS A HOP is featured on Picture Book Builder's Blog! Both me & the illustrator, Melissa Iwai, are interviewed about how this book began, the collaboration between text and art, and our inspirations. There's also a Giveaway!
February 22, 2024: HOPE IS A HOP is featured on Kathy Teaman's Writing and Illustrating Blog! Read about the book's journey and enter the Giveaway!
February 15, 2024: ​The Conscious Kid reveals the gorgeous cover for CHANG'E ON THE MOON!
February 6, 2024: GRUMPY NEW YEAR is featured on Kathy Teaman's Writing and Illustrating Blog! Read about the book's journey and enter the Giveaway!
February 1, 2024: TEENY HOUDINI: THE SUPER SECRET VALENTINE is featured on the Madison Reading Project's Blog: "20 Children's Books That Celebrate Love for Valentine's Day"
January 2024: GRUMPY NEW YEAR is highlighted on MaiStoryBook's "Celebrate Lunar New Year 2024" collection! 

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    • GRUMPY NEW YEAR
    • GRANDPA GRUMPS
    • ONE HUG
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