Katherine Paterson
151 Total Resources 7 Lifetime Achievement Awards 33 Total Book Awards 34 Books
Author Interviews 56
In-depth Written Interview with Katherine Paterson
Created by TeachingBooks
How personal connections can minimize fear with Katherine Paterson
Created by AdLit
On naming characters with Katherine Paterson
Created by AdLit
On international acclaim with Katherine Paterson
Created by AdLit
On reading with Katherine Paterson
Created by AdLit
How great books understand a child's heart with Katherine Paterson
Created by AdLit
On her characters not being role models with Katherine Paterson
Created by AdLit
On the early years of her life in China with Katherine Paterson
Created by AdLit
Interview with Katherine Paterson
Created by NPR
2013 National Book Festival speech by Katherine Paterson
Created by Library of Congress
2013 Children's Literature Legacy Award Speech given by Katherine Paterson
Created by American Library Association
2002 Interview with Katherine Paterson
Created by Reading Rockets
What Is a Heroine Panel Discussion with Katherine Paterson
Created by Reading Rockets
Reading and Writing About Girls Panel Discussion with Katherine Paterson
Created by Reading Rockets
Interview with Katherine Paterson
Created by National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance
Interview with Katherine Paterson
Created by Reading Rockets
Interview with Katherine Paterson
Created by Allen AtPerry
Privileges of being an ambassador with Katherine Paterson
Created by Library of Congress
Why reading makes a difference with Katherine Paterson
Created by Library of Congress
The joy of writing with Katherine Paterson
Created by Library of Congress
Reading is a privilege with Katherine Paterson
Created by Library of Congress
A different approach to being an ambassador with Katherine Paterson
Created by Library of Congress
Interview with Katherine Paterson
Created by AdLit
Interview with Katherine Paterson
Created by Huffington Post
Interview with Katherine Paterson
Created by Internet Public Library
Interview with Katherine Paterson about Bridge to Terabithia
Created by AdLit
Interview with Katherine Paterson about Jacob Have I Loved
Created by AdLit
Interview with Katherine Paterson about My Brigadista Year
Created by Reading Group Choices
1981 Newbery Medal Acceptance Speech given by Katherine Paterson about Jacob Have I Loved
Created by Association for Library Service to Children - ALSC
1978 Newbery Medal Acceptance Speech given by Katherine Paterson about Bridge to Terabithia
Created by Association for Library Service to Children - ALSC
Interview with Katherine Paterson about Bridge to Terabithia
Created by ARTSEDGE
Interview with Katherine Paterson about Bridge to Terabithia
Created by Gordon College
Interview with Katherine Paterson about Bridge to Terabithia
Created by Mountain Lake PBS
2011 Interview with Katherine Paterson about Bridge to Terabithia
Created by Reading Rockets
Interview with Katherine Paterson about My Brigadista Year
Created by Boston Athenaeum
Interview with Katherine Paterson about My Brigadista Year
Created by ORCA Media
Interview with Katherine Paterson about My Brigadista Year
Created by Candlewick Press
Five questions with Katherine Paterson about My Brigadista Year
Created by Candlewick Press
Interview with Katherine Paterson about The Flint Heart
Created by Library of Congress
2016 National Book Festival speech by Katherine Paterson about Stories of My Life
Created by Library of Congress
Interview with Katherine Paterson about The Day of the Pelican
Created by Library of Congress
Interview with Katherine Paterson about My Brigadista Year
Created by Children's Book Review
Interview with Katherine Paterson about My Brigadista Year
Created by Candlewick Press
Interview with Katherine Paterson about My Brigadista Year
Created by Educating Alice
Interview with Katherine Paterson about My Brigadista Year
Created by Inprint
Interview with Katherine Paterson about My Brigadista Year
Created by BookPage
Interview with Katherine Paterson about The Great Gilly Hopkins
Created by KidLit TV
Interview with Katherine Paterson about The Great Gilly Hopkins
Created by KidLit TV
Interview with Katherine Paterson about The Great Gilly Hopkins
Created by Kids' Book Review
Interview with Katherine Paterson about Bridge to Terabithia
Created by NPR
Interview with Katherine Paterson about The Flint Heart
Created by International Literacy Association
Interview with Katherine Paterson about The Flint Heart
Created by Candlewick Press
Interview with Katherine Paterson about The Flint Heart
Created by Candlewick Press
Interview with Katherine Paterson about Bread and Roses, Too
Created by Recess
Interview with Katherine Paterson about Jip
Created by ALAN Review
Lifetime Achievement Awards 7
NSK Neustadt Prize for Children’s and Young Adult Literature, 2003-2025
Winner, 2007
Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, 2003-2024
Author Winner, 2006
Regina Medal, 1959-2024
Winner, 1988
ALAN Award, 1976-2023
Winner, 1987
Books by Katherine Paterson 34
The Great Gilly Hopkins
29 Resources2 Awards
The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks
by Katherine Paterson, Leo Dillon, and Diane Dillon
27 Resources2 Awards
The Day of the Pelican
16 Resources1 Award
The Same Stuff as Stars
15 Resources2 Awards
Blueberries for the Queen
by Katherine Paterson, John Paterson, and Susan Jeffers
13 Resources1 Award
Rebels of the Heavenly Kingdom
13 Resources1 Award
A Midnight Clear: Stories for the Christmas Season
12 Resources1 Award
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