Katrina Moore is an author and former elementary educator. She holds a M.A. in Teaching and taught for thirteen years in Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey. She writes in Georgia, where her mission is to create books that children will hug for ages. She is the author of the acclaimed and beloved picture books, CHANG'E ON THE MOON, THE STAR IN YOU, HOPE IS A HOP, SOMETIMES LOVE (named a Bank Street College of Education's Best Books of the Year 2023), ONE HUG, GRANDPA GRUMPS (a Georgia 2023 Picture Book Award finalist), and its companion, GRUMPY NEW YEAR, and the forthcoming BIG JOB FOR LITTLE BABIES board book series, illustrated by Benson Shum (Abrams Appleseed, 2025). She is also the author of the humorous TEENY HOUDINI chapter book series, illustrated by Zoe Si, starring the magic-loving, mayhem-making Bessie Lee in TEENY HOUDINI: THE DISAPPEARING ACT, TEENY HOUDINI: THE SUPER SECRET VALENTINE, and TEENY HOUDINI: THE GIANT PANDA PLAN. TEENY HOUDINI: THE DISAPPEARING ACT is nominated for the 2025 Washington State Otter award, and GRANDPA GRUMPS is nominated for the 2025 Illinois State Monarch Award. When she is not writing, she is cooking without a recipe, painting outside the lines, adventuring, or snuggling up with her two kids, husband, pups, and of course, a cozy book. Connect with her on twitter @kmoorebooks or at www.katrinamoorebooks.com.
Katrina enjoys traveling near and far to visit schools and students, as well as teachers, librarians, and aspiring writers. For inquiries about speaking, presentations, workshops, panel participation, or school visits, please see the author visit page and contact her to schedule a visit!
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Appearances & Interviews:
- Reading with Your Kids podcast: 5/6/23 I talk about HOPE IS A HOP, writing habits, and magic, too!
- The Children's Book Podcast: 3/21/23 interview where I talk about GRUMPY NEW YEAR, the story behind the story, being grumpy, and connecting with family
- Publishers Weeky Q&A: 12/13/21 about my newest books, my influences, and the intersection between writing and teaching
- Interview on The Children's Book Podcast by Matthew Winner: I talk about One Hug and Grandpa Grumps! Listen in for a fun conversation!
- I had the honor of joining one of my author heroes, Grace Lin, on her Kids Ask Authors podcast to answer the question, "What books have you been reading when you were 7 years old?" Have a listen!
- I'm featured in Publisher's Weekly, along with other amazing author-educators to discuss hope and optimism in school and writing during a global pandemic. Check it out!
For Writers:
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 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!
November 6 2020: Author, Teacher, and Podcast Host of Chalk and Ink interviews me on life as a teacher and writer. I talk about how one influences the other, how to keep creativity, playfulness, and passion at the forefront of both, and sprinkle in plenty of tips, as well! Check it out!
July 2020: I join author Josh Funk on his Instagram Live Show, Funk & Friends, to talk about books, the inspiration behind GRANDPA GRUMPS and SOMETIMES LOVE, some writing tips, and more. Check out the recording here.
May 2020: Author Kirsti Call interviews me on her blog, Writer's Rumpus, about GRANDPA GRUMPS and advice for writers.
October 2019: I guest post on the 12x12 Picture Book Challenge Blog as the FEATURED AUTHOR: "When to Open (& Close) the Door"
May 2018: I share my success story from attending the Rutgers One-on-One Plus Conference.
July 2020: I join author Josh Funk on his Instagram Live Show, Funk & Friends, to talk about books, the inspiration behind GRANDPA GRUMPS and SOMETIMES LOVE, some writing tips, and more. Check out the recording here.
May 2020: Author Kirsti Call interviews me on her blog, Writer's Rumpus, about GRANDPA GRUMPS and advice for writers.
October 2019: I guest post on the 12x12 Picture Book Challenge Blog as the FEATURED AUTHOR: "When to Open (& Close) the Door"
May 2018: I share my success story from attending the Rutgers One-on-One Plus Conference.
This is me and my siblings at Disney World when I was younger. Can you guess which one is me?!
Top Secret!
For-Kids-Only Facts About Me:
I love desserts! Here are my top five favorites:
-Ice cream!
-S'mores
-Chocolate Chip Cookies
-Red Velvet Cupcakes
-Pie or cheesecake with any kind of fruit!
Hugs,
Katrina Moore