Paterson, Katherine

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The Resource Paterson, Katherine

Description: One of the most celebrated authors in children's literature, Katherine Paterson is particularly known for writing fully-realized and true-to-life characters. Early in her career, Paterson wrote historical novels set in Asia, where she was raised. She is perhaps best known for her contemporary, realistic stories for older kids, which empathetically depict children dealing with emotional challenges such as jealousy or the death of a loved one. Paterson has also written historical novels set in America that portray children facing challenges of their times, from racism to poverty and child labor. Start with: Bridge to Terabithia

Description: One of the most celebrated authors in children's literature, Katherine Paterson is particularly known for writing fully-realized and true-to-life characters. Early in her career, Paterson wrote historical novels set in Asia, where she was raised. She is perhaps best known for her contemporary, realistic stories for older kids, which empathetically depict children dealing with emotional challenges such as jealousy or the death of a loved one. Paterson has also written historical novels set in America that portray children facing challenges of their times, from racism to poverty and child labor. Start with: Bridge to Terabithia