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Kathi Appelt

Kathi Appelt

Kathi Appelt

Kathi Appelt has written a number of successful picture books. This is her debut novel. She lives in Texas.

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A. Write like your fingers are on fire.
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My life in 8 words: "Full of music, cats, books . . . it's all good!"
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Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Write like your fingers are on fire. Q. Who is your favorite fictional hero? A. Black Beauty. Q. What’s your best quality? A. I like to think that I'm a good listener. Q. What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing? A. Movies. Q. If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your days, what would it be? A. Macaroni and cheese Learn more about Kathi Appelt

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Associated Content, June 12, 2013
...choosing from the unlimited offer of social media, the rule I follow is one I learned from author Kathi Appelt, whom I saw speak at a writing conference in my hometown. She advised writers to only do the marketing and promotion tasks that they enjoyed....
TheDay.com, May 19, 2013
...the Mouse" by Jerry Pinkney; "The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau Banks" by E. Lockhart; "The Underneath" by Kathi Appelt AT THE BOOKSTORE "The Eagles Are Back" by Jean Craighead George, illustrated by Wendell Minor, Dial, 2013, 32 pages,...
Hickory Daily Record, May 15, 2013
...the Dog,” Grace Lin; “Zora and Me,” Victoria Bond. Middle school “Return to Sender,” Julia Alvarez; “The Underneath,” Kathi Appelt; “Iron Thunder: The Battle Between the Monitor and the Merrimac,” Avi; “The Boy Who...
Austin American Statesman, April 9, 2013
...4801 La Crosse Ave.) Robb will be joined by Reading Is Fundamental president and CEO Carol H. Rasco , Kathi Appelt , author of “Miss Ladybird’s Wildflowers”; Joy Fisher Hei n, illustrator of the wildflowers book; and Denise Gamino, who’ll...
Austin American Statesman, April 9, 2013
...4801 La Crosse Ave.) Robb will be joined by Reading Is Fundamental president and CEO Carol H. Rasco , Kathi Appelt , author of ?Miss Ladybird?s Wildflowers?; Joy Fisher Hei n, illustrator of the wildflowers book; and Denise Gamino, who?ll moderate....
School Library Journal, April 1, 2013
...Titanic ? judged by Margarita Engle Match 3 (March 14) Endangered� vs Three Times Lucky ? judged by Kathi Appelt Winner: Endangered Match 4 (March 15) The Fault in Our Stars� vs Temple Grandin ? judged by Deb Caletti Match 5 (March 18) Jepp Who...
School Library Journal, March 28, 2013
...Titanic ? judged by Margarita Engle Match 3 (March 14) Endangered vs Three Times Lucky ? judged by Kathi Appelt Winner: Endangered Match 4 (March 15) vs Temple Grandin ? judged by Deb Caletti Match 5 (March 18) Jepp Who Defied the Stars vs Starry...
TheDay.com, May 19, 2013
...the Mouse" by Jerry Pinkney; "The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau Banks" by E. Lockhart; "The Underneath" by Kathi Appelt AT THE BOOKSTORE "The Eagles Are Back" by Jean Craighead George, illustrated by Wendell Minor, Dial, 2013, 32 pages,...
Hickory Daily Record, May 15, 2013
...the Dog,” Grace Lin; “Zora and Me,” Victoria Bond. Middle school “Return to Sender,” Julia Alvarez; “The Underneath,” Kathi Appelt; “Iron Thunder: The Battle Between the Monitor and the Merrimac,” Avi; “The Boy Who...
World News Network, April 16, 2013
...so it was the perfect time to introduce Miss Lady Bird’s Wildflowers, a new book written by Kathi Appelt and illustrated by Joy Fisher Hein. It is a picture-book biography aimed at children, but adults will also appreciate the simple story and...
Examiner.com, April 16, 2013
...so it was the perfect time to introduce Miss Lady Bird’s Wildflowers, a new book written by Kathi Appelt and illustrated by Joy Fisher Hein. It is a picture-book biography...
School Library Journal, March 1, 2013
...- judged by Mararita Engle Match 3 - March 14 Endangered vs Three Times Lucky - judged by Kathi Appelt Match 4 - March 15 The Fault in Our Stars vs Temple Grandin - judged by Deb Caletti Match 5 - March 18 Jepp Who Defied the Stars vs...
School Library Journal, March 1, 2013
...- judged by Mararita Engle Match 3 - March 14 Endangered vs Three Times Lucky - judged by Kathi Appelt Match 4 - March 15 The Fault in Our Stars vs Temple Grandin - judged by Deb Caletti Match 5 - March 18 Jepp Who Defied the Stars vs...
School Library Journal, February 28, 2013
...- judged by Mararita Engle Match 3 - March 14 Endangered vs Three Times Lucky - judged by Kathi Appelt Match 4 - March 15 The Fault in Our Stars vs Temple Grandin - judged by Deb Caletti Match 5 - March 18 Jepp Who Defied the Stars vs...