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Katy S. Duffield

Goodreads Author

Born

The United States

Website

http://www.katyduffield.com

Twitter

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Genre

Children's Books, Young Adult

Member Since

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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Average rating: 4.2 · 1,262 ratings · 318 reviews · 22 distinct works • Similar authors

	Crossings: Extraordinary Structures for Extraordinary Animals by Katy S. Duffield (Goodreads Author), Mike Orodan (Illustrator) 4.53 avg rating — 533 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) 4.03 avg rating — 239 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 — 140 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! by Katy S. Duffield (Goodreads Author), Chiara Galletti (Illustrator) 4.68 avg rating — 72 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
	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
	Earth's Biomes (21st Century Skills Library: Real World Science) 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2014 — 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

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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 · 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
May 02, 2026 07:26AM · like · see review
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
Apr 17, 2026 10:20AM · like · see review
Katy rated a book it was amazing Under the Clam Moon by Kaitlyn Wells (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 sweet story, tinged with humor, is both informative and touching. As readers tag along with a girl and her uncle, they’ll not only learn about clam hunting, but also about the blessing of family time. Wells’ text has a wonderful read-aloud-abili ...more
Apr 15, 2026 09:33AM · like · see review
Katy rated a book it was amazing Savor the Day by Shari Green (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
A lovely, heartfelt story about appreciating the small things with the people we love. Beautifully written and perfect for sharing!
Apr 15, 2026 09:16AM · like · see review
Katy rated a book it was amazing Meadows of the Sea: The Wonders of Seagrass 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
We often think of the creatures that live beneath the sea, but what about the plants that live there? Author Michelle Schaub takes a beautifully poetic look at how sea grass plays a pivotal role in our oceans. Michelle’s evocative language, paired wi ...more
Apr 14, 2026 04:53PM · like · see review
Katy rated a book it was amazing Post Office Bay by Trenise. (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
What a wonderful story of a single barrel perched on an island beach that becomes a post office of sorts! Seafaring travelers drop off letters only to be picked up and delivered by other generous sailors. The story is fictional, but the barrel on Pos ...more
Apr 12, 2026 11:27AM · like · see review
Katy rated a book it was amazing The Shape of Love by Carren Jao (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
Who doesn’t love to get mail? And when mail is an extra-special balikbayan box filled to the brim with goodies of all kinds sent from faraway family, it doesn’t get much better. Jao’s heartfelt story shares the love of both the giver and the recipien ...more
Apr 03, 2026 11:11AM · like · see review
Katy rated a book it was amazing Billy and the Hole by Jessica Goecke	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
An unusual, but interesting, book that succinctly supports the message that if being with a “friend” is more uncomfortable than comfortable, it may be time to rethink the relationship. Young readers will enjoy the humor and the striking art style.
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Katy rated a book it was amazing The GiRaft: A Real-Life Giraffe Rescue by Laurel Neme	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
From the first pages, young readers will be invested in Asiwa’s story. Asiwa, a giraffe adorably drawn by illustrator Elisa Paganelli, gets separated from her herd when flooding occurs. Any child that has been lost or even those that have a fear of b ...more
Apr 02, 2026 07:26AM · like · see review

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