NKSD Elementary Resources: Authors & Read Alouds

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Monique Gray Smith reads from her picture books each week.

Grace Lin, author of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and Year of the Dog, posts read-aloud and draw-along videos on her YouTube channel.

Draw every day with the author and illustrator of the Lunch Lady Series and Hey, Kiddo.

Author of Pete the Cat books, James Dean records reading and drawing sessions on his Instagram TV Channel.

Videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations. Books contain supplementary materials.

Kate DiCamillo gives weekly writing tips to help young writers. Kate is the author of many beloved titles.

Mary Pope Osborne reads from her Magic Treehouse Adventures! Activities and printables available on this site.

Each week, Dav Pilkey posts new activities and videos featuring your favorite characters!

Get writing tips from a favorite author, or enjoy his story time read alouds.