Katherine Paterson, author portrait

Katherine Paterson

Katherine Paterson is a legendary children's books author whose work has garnered many awards, including two Newbery medals (Bridge to Terabithia in 1978 and Jacob Have I Loved in 1981), two National Book Awards (The Master Puppeteer in 1977 and The Great Gilly Hopkins in 1979), and the Laura Ingalls Wilder medal for her substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children. Some of her other award-winning books include Come Sing, Jimmy Jo, Flip-Flop Girl, Lyddie, and Stories of My Life. She served as the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature for 2010-2011 and is currently vice president of the National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance. She lives in Vermont.
Birdie's Bargain
Jip, His Story
Come Sing, Jimmy Jo
Bread and Roses, Too
Parzival
The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks
Lyddie

Books

Birdie's Bargain
Jip, His Story
Come Sing, Jimmy Jo
Bread and Roses, Too
Parzival
The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks
Lyddie

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