Katrina Moore writes in New Jersey. She holds a M.A. in Teaching and has been an elementary teacher for ten years. Her mission is to create books that children will hug for ages. She is the author of the picture books, ONE HUG, illustrated by Julia Woolf (HarperCollins/Tegen Books, Dec. 2019), GRANDPA GRUMPS, illustrated by Xindi Yan (Little Bee Books, April 2020), and the forthcoming SOMETIMES LOVE, a powerful and poetic exploration of love---from giving, to growing, to sometimes letting go, illustrated by Joy Hwang Ruiz (Penguin/Dial, Summer 2022). Her humorous chapter books series, TEENY HOUDINI, illustrated by Zoe Si, star the magical, mischievous, mayhem-maker Bessie Lee. Books 1 and 2 will publish Winter 2022 (HarperCollins/Tegen Books).
When she is not writing or teaching, she is cooking without a recipe, painting outside the lines, 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.
When she is not writing or teaching, she is cooking without a recipe, painting outside the lines, 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.
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Katrina is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. For inquiries about speaking, presentations, workshops, or school visits, please see the author visit page and contact her to schedule a visit!
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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!
For Writers:
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.
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.