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Katy S. Duffield

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Born

The United States

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http://www.katyduffield.com

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Children's Books, Young Adult

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November 2008

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Katy is the award-winning author of more than forty books for children.

Her two most recent picture books are CROSSINGS: EXTRAORDINARY STRUCTURES FOR EXTRAORDINARY ANIMALS (illus. Mike Orodán, S&S/Beach Lane) and HOUSE FINDS A HOME (illus. Jen Corace, Viking Children's).

Katy also has two picture books forthcoming in 2026--WE ARE THE KEYSTONES (illus. Hannah Salyer, S&S/Beach Lane) and START YOUR ENGINES! (illus. Chiara Galletti, Sourcebooks).

Katy's work has also appeared in numerous children's magazines, and she has written for several educational publishers.

For more information about Katy and her work, please visit http://katyduffield.com/HOME.html. ...more

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	Crossings: Extraordinary Structures for Extraordinary Animals by Katy S. Duffield (Goodreads Author), Mike Orodan (Illustrator) 4.52 avg rating — 536 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Loud Lula by Katy S. Duffield (Goodreads Author), Mike Boldt (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.05 avg rating — 248 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	House Finds a Home by Katy S. Duffield (Goodreads Author), Jen Corace (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.06 avg rating — 142 ratings — published 2022 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Aliens Get the Sniffles Too! Ahhh-Choo! by Katy S. Duffield (Goodreads Author), K.G. Campbell (Goodreads Author) (Illustrations) 3.37 avg rating — 121 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Farmer McPeepers and His Missing Milk Cows by Katy S. Duffield (Goodreads Author), Katy S. Duffield (Goodreads Author) 3.86 avg rating — 94 ratings — published 2003 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Start Your Engines!: A Truck Book for Kids About Race Cars, Monster Trucks, and Big Things That Go by Katy S. Duffield (Goodreads Author), Chiara Galletti (Illustrator) 4.66 avg rating — 76 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	California History for Kids: Missions, Miners, and Moviemakers in the Golden State, Includes 21 Activities (39) (For Kids series) 4.15 avg rating — 40 ratings — published 2012 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	We Are the Keystones: Animals That Hold Habitats Together by Katy S. Duffield (Goodreads Author), Hannah Salyer (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.80 avg rating — 10 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ken Kutaragi: PlayStation Developer (Innovators) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2007	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Bermuda Triangle liked it 3.00 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2008 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Katy has read I Built a Rocket Ship by Anna Lazowski (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Katy rated a book it was amazing Marvelous Mistakes: Accidents That Made History by Callie Dean	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
What a wonderful way to show young readers how to look at “failure” in a new way. Author Callie Dean doesn’t just TELL readers how to do this. She shows them how other well-known people throughout history have found ways to “make lemonade out of lemo ...more
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Katy rated a book it was amazing Just a Shell . . . or Is It? (A Point-of-View Picture Book) by Becca McMurdie (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Spare text and delightful art celebrates creativity, ingenuity, and necessity by showing that various items have different uses. I can see this as a great group read-aloud combined with an activity where readers brainstorm and then create ways THEY ( ...more
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Katy rated a book it was amazing 150,000 Trees: Growing a Memorial for 9/11's Flight 93 by Rebecca E. Hirsch (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This story is a tragedy, but it’s also a story of hope and recovery—not only for those who lost loved ones, but also for the land beneath their feet. Hirsch’s lyrical text and Tam’s lovely art will help show readers that, despite the scars, healing i ...more
May 17, 2026 09:56AM · 1 like · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of 150,000 Trees by Rebecca E. Hirsch. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — 150,000 Trees by Rebecca E. Hirsch <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Katy rated a book it was amazing Pufflings Fly Free!: A Rescue Tale from Iceland by Colleen Paeff (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This is hands-down one of my favorite picture books of the year. Travel along with this family as they set out to help baby puffins—adorably called “pufflings.” Based on actual events, young readers will be fascinated by the search and rescue of thes ...more
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Katy rated a book it was amazing No Love Potion: A Witchy Tale of Magic and Heart by Christina Shawn (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Thanks to “Ingredient Number Nine,” this adorable story of a witch and her efforts to thwart love doesn’t go exactly as she had planned. It’s a perfect laugh-out-loud story for Halloween—or for any time. Because, who doesn’t love a croaking good love ...more
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Katy rated a book it was amazing A Pathway for Pollinators by Michelle Schaub (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
It can safely be said that any child (or adult!) who loves butterflies will love this book. BUT this books isn’t only about butterflies. It’s about pollinators—and how we can find ways to help them—and it couldn’t have been done more beautifully! Sch ...more
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Katy rated a book it was amazing A Quilt of Stars: Astronaut Karen Nyberg Stitches a Dream by Karen Nyberg	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Part space. Part quilting. Part community. This book, with its gorgeous illustrations by Alida Massari, is not only a lovely story, but also an interesting exploration of gravity and the realities of life in space. Kids will love hitching a ride on t ...more
May 02, 2026 12:14PM · 1 like · like · see review
Katy rated a book it was amazing When the Witch Wrote Back!: A Fun Halloween Book Kids Will Want to Read Again and Again by Nathan Christopher (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
If you’ve ever been a kid (or an adult!) who wanted to take the easy way out, DON’T miss this cute, rhyming book (and absolutely DON’T ask a witch to help)! This hilarious, Halloween-filled cautionary tale will elicit giggles galore. Great choice for ...more
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Katy rated a book it was amazing All Brains Welcome: Embracing ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, and More by Johanna Peyton	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
All brains are NOT the same—and this book celebrates that fact. This important story isn’t just for young people with neurodivergent brains, but for ALL people to help them learn, understand, and become more compassionate friends. A must for every li ...more
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