katemessner Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Kate Messner is a children's book author. NYT bestselling author of 60+ books for kids. Educator. Speaker. Adirondack 46er. Passionately curious. Latest book: THE SCARIEST KITTEN IN THE WORLD.

Life on Surtsey: Iceland's Upstart Island
Loree Griffin Burns
If your kids are fascinated by the volcanic eruption in Iceland, there's a book you need for them. LIFE ON SURTSEY: ICELAND'S UPSTART ISLAND by my friend @LoreeGBurns takes readers along on an adventure to explore a brand new volcanic island! https://t.co/PB8LN1X9ik
Paperback, 2021
$10.99$5.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Ophie's Ghosts
Justina Ireland
Two of my favorite books of 2021 were MG ghost stories. Totally different from one another and both absolutely brilliantly crafted. If you haven't read them yet, don't miss OPHIE'S GHOSTS by @justinaireland & ALMOST THERE AND ALMOST NOT by @lindaurbanbooks! https://t.co/w6qT3WjmjY
Paperback, 2022
$9.99$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Lolo's Light
Liz Garton Scanlon
Friends - if you need a pitch-perfect MG novel to break your heart and put it back together again, this is the one. Happy book birthday, @LGartonScanlon!
Hardcover, 2022
$16.99$8.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
Gabrielle Zevin
Okay, friends... I just finished two books I LOVED (Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin & Family Style by Thien Pham) and now I'm afraid that whatever I read next will be disappointing. What are some of your recent favorites that won't let me down?
Paperback, 2024
$19.00$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
I Am an American: The Wong Kim Ark Story
Martha Brockenbrough
Hey, friends! I want to put an important fall picture book on your radar. I AM AN AMERICAN: THE WONG KIM ARK STORY is about the man whose Supreme Court case established birthright citizenship in the US. By @mbrockenbrough & @pacylin, illus. by @juliaskuo, it comes out Nov. 2nd! https://t.co/q2XaLrXxUG
Hardcover, 2021
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Once Upon a Book
Grace Lin
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️And then there were four! @pacylin and I are celebrating another starred review for ONCE UPON A BOOK - this time from @sljournal! You can see the full review here: https://t.co/aTVKyVMxVs ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ https://t.co/HZ9JhGlubY
Hardcover, 2023
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
WikiLeaks, the Global Fourth Estate: History Is Happening
Nozomi Hayase
So many great readers joined us for the "History is Happening" virtual author visit today! I loved spending my afternoon with these thoughtful kids! https://t.co/Ut0FP9EeeU
Paperback, 2018
$16.95$8.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
A Game of Fox & Squirrels
Jenn Reese
Just pre-ordered this one because I loved @jennreese's last novel, A GAME OF FOX AND SQUIRRELS. You should probably read them both... https://www.annieblooms.com/book/9781250243010 https://twitter.com/jennreese/status/1507039975988027401
Paperback, 2022
$8.99$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Making More: How Life Begins
Katherine Roy
Book recommendation - @KRoyStudio's MAKING MORE is a gorgeous and comprehensive look at the science of reproduction in picture book form. It's a beautifully written and illustrated book - truly essential for your family bookshelf. https://t.co/v85HQz9uPv
Hardcover, 2023
$24.95$12.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
What Are You?
Christian Trimmer
I had a chance to read Christian Trimmer & @MikeCurato's new picture book WHAT ARE YOU at @CCBF2022 last weekend - it's delightful and truly an essential title for elementary school readers. Really, for all of us. Mike's post today explains why: https://t.co/uTlQmlLULl
Hardcover, 2022
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book