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SCHOOLTIME GRUMPS is featured on School Library Journal's round up as a "wonderful picture book to assuage back to school jitters."
-School Library Journal, July 2026
-School Library Journal, July 2026
**Big Jobs for Little Babies: WHO'S DIGGING? is named as one of the BEST BOOKS by Canadian Children's Book Centre**
-The Canadian Children's Book Centre, Best Books List, spring 2026
-The Canadian Children's Book Centre, Best Books List, spring 2026
"The story thoughtfully explores the universal childhood experience of making new friends while also celebrating her heritage through Daisy’s grandfather, who is visiting from China and subtly compares friendship-making to the process of creating sweet buns. VERDICT . . .
It’s a strong addition for diverse collections and social-emotional learning programs"
–School Library Journal, Schooltime Grumps, June 2026
It’s a strong addition for diverse collections and social-emotional learning programs"
–School Library Journal, Schooltime Grumps, June 2026
“Shum’s warm, playful illustrations create a cheerful visual invitation to join the fun and, perhaps, consider a career that entails designing and building things.”
–Booklist, Big Jobs For Little Babies: WHO'S BUILDING?, March 2026
–Booklist, Big Jobs For Little Babies: WHO'S BUILDING?, March 2026
**Big Jobs for Little Babies: WHO'S DIGGING? is selected as an EDITOR'S PICK , named to "Best Books of August" list for ages 0-2**
-Editor's Pick, Amazon August Best Books, 2025
-Editor's Pick, Amazon August Best Books, 2025
January 29, 2026: Publishers Weekly Rights Report announces THE SISTERHOOD OF THE SOUTHERN PEACHES, a three-book contemporary middle grade series by Katrina Moore about three new friends who discover the magic of peaches in Atlanta, alongside the trials and tribulations of crushes, periods, and middle school disasters. Publication is scheduled for Spring and Summer 2028 and Spring 2029 for Books 1-3, respectively.
"lyrical rendition . . . vivid illustrations"
**Chang'e On The Moon named a 2025 BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR**
-Bank Street College of Education,Children's Book Committee 2025
"exquisitely illustrated and beautifully written"
**Chang'e On The Moon named an Inclusive Books for Children TOP PICK for ages 4+**
-Inclusive Books for Children 2025
“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”
–School Library Journal, THE STAR IN YOU
This wonderfully illustrated story will connect children with the stars inside them”
–School Library Journal, 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
-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
-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
-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
-Georgia Children's Book Awards, University of Georgia, 2023
Upcoming Events
November 19 - 22: NCTE Conference| Philadelphia, PA
Author Panel & Signing Time TBD | More info to come
Author Panel & Signing Time TBD | More info to come
Recent Events
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August 28: Pajama Storytime at Little Shop of Stories! | Decatur, GA Friday, 8-28-26 at 6:00pm | More info here |
June 25 - 29: ALA Conference| Chicago, IL
May 14, 2026 7pm ET Online (For Writers & Illustrators) SCBWI MD/DE/WV presents Bringing the Vision to Life: Board Book Creation Behind the Scenes with Author Katrina Moore *More information and Register here
May 9: Freedom Park Preschool Storyfest with Carter Library + Little Shop of Stories
Saturday, May 9th, 10am-1pm HOPE IS A HOP storytime + WHO'S BUILDING? WHO'S DIGGING? playstation
Saturday, May 9th, 10am-1pm HOPE IS A HOP storytime + WHO'S BUILDING? WHO'S DIGGING? playstation
April 25: BOOKSELLER for a Day at BRAVE + KIND Books | Decatur, GA
Saturday, April 25 | Time 11am-12pm | Celebrating Independent Bookstore Day
Saturday, April 25 | Time 11am-12pm | Celebrating Independent Bookstore Day
April 11, 2026: 10:30 am WHO'S BUILDING? & WHEN YOU FIND A QUESTION joint storytime with Allie Millington at The Storybook Market in Gainesville, GA (For families & everyone!)
March 12, 2026: 11 am WHO'S BUILDING? storytime at Little Shop of Stories in Decatur, GA
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NEW YEAR, RENEWED WRITING! Picture Book & Early Reader Retreat January 17-19, 2026: (paid registration required) More Information |
2025 Features:
November 21. 2025: Bookstr Interview: 5 Outstanding Educators on Crafting Spectacular Children's Fiction with Katrina Moore, Nyasha Williams, Claudia Mills, John Claude Bemis, and Laura Lavoie
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July 22. 2025: Publishers Weekly Spring 2026 Children's Sneak Preview highlights SCHOOLTIME GRUMPS as highly anticipated Little Bee Books title for the upcoming season!
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June 10, 2025: Publishers Weekly Rights Reports announces LEAF IT TO ME! written by me, illustrated by Biva Nguyen, a picture book with an autumnal theme and an ecological message, centered on a chipmunk who is determined to rake up all the leaves around her very neat forest home, only to realize that sometimes you need to leaf things be. Coming summer 2027!
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!
January 19, 2025: Chalk + Ink: Episode 87; Author's Craft Chat with April Jones Prince, Jody Little, Josh Galarza, Katrina Moore and Zetta Elliott