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# Christine McDonnell

children's book author, educator, librarian

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- [The Stacks](https://christinemcdonnell.com/the_stacks/)
- [When the Babies Came to Stay](https://christinemcdonnell.com/the-stacks/when-the-babies-came-to-stay/) - At the beginning of the story four babies turn up on an island, one on the mail plane, two on the ferry and one on a pile of nets. What should the islanders do with them?
- [An Unusual Christmas](https://christinemcdonnell.com/the-stacks/unusual_christmas/) - This year is another strange Christmas: just me and the cats here in snowy, cold Vermont, staying safe during the pandemic.
- [A Newsletter from Rosie's Place, 1975](https://christinemcdonnell.com/the-stacks/newsletter/) - I was reading Kip Tiernan’s papers today and came across this from a 1975 newsletter about Rosie’s Place during its first year.
- [A Monument to Kip Tiernan](https://christinemcdonnell.com/the-stacks/monument/) - In the silence of the room Kip’s voice rang loud in my ears. She was so passionate about the rights of the poor for food, housing, dignity.
- [My First Children's Room](https://christinemcdonnell.com/the-stacks/my-first-childrens-room/) - The first children’s room I was in charge of was at the Mott Haven branch of the New York Public Library, in the South Bronx. It was a venerable Carnegie library, the oldest in the Bronx. The children’s room occupied the whole second floor, with huge windows on three sides that pivoted, letting in the
- [Inspiration in Ireland](https://christinemcdonnell.com/the-stacks/inspiration_in_ireland/) - My new picture book, When the Babies Came to Stay, is set on an island but I wasn’t on an island when I wrote the first draft.

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- [Home](https://christinemcdonnell.com/) - An interview in Publishers Weekly, 22 August 2022: "PW spoke with McDonnell about her life’s work as a librarian and teacher, how her students influence her children’s books, and why she weaves social emotional learning topics into her books.” (interview by Patricia J. Murphy) "This thoughtful book conveys a powerful, important message: When you listen to
- [Sanctuary](https://christinemcdonnell.com/books/sanctuary/) - Sanctuary written by Christine McDonnellillustrated by Victoria Tenter-KrylovCandlewick Press, March 1, 2022ISBN 978-1536211290ages 7 to adult Buy the Book hardcover bookshop.org(local booksellers)amazon audio book koboamazon Kip Tiernan and Rosie’s Place, the Nation’s First Shelter for Women Jane Addams Honor Book Acceptance Speech Before Kip Tiernan came along, the US had no shelters for women. Here
- [Books](https://christinemcdonnell.com/books/) - Books
- [For the Press](https://christinemcdonnell.com/for_the_press-2/) - For the Press (photo credit: Mark Zelinski) Downloadable Photos 260 px, rgb, 72 dpi300 px, rgb, 72 dpi500 px, rgb, 72 dpi5 x 7 in, rgb, 300 dpi13 x 20 in, rgb, 300 dpi Biography Christine McDonnell is the author of twelve books for children: picture books, chapter books, middle grade, and young adult novels.
- [When the Babies Came to Stay](https://christinemcdonnell.com/books/when_the_babies/) - When the Babies Came to Stay written by Christine McDonnellillustrated by Jeanette BradleyViking Books for Young Readers, 2020ISBN 978-1984835451ages 2 to adult Buy the Book hardcover bookshop.org(local booksellers)amazon e-book kobobarnes & nobleamazon A gentle, humorous story has a significant message of love and acceptance.The first baby arrived on the mail plane, the second two on
- [Events](https://christinemcdonnell.com/events/) - Events Upcoming Events Stay tuned … Past Events May 6, 2023 Thursday, 12 pm to 4 pm. I’ll be giving a talk at Goddard Riverside Children’s Book Giveaway in NYC. June 21, 2022 Tuesday, 7:00 pm. Discussing Sanctuary: Kip Tiernan and Rosie’s Place, the Nation’s First Shelter for Women at East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church, 1097
- [Virtual Visits](https://christinemcdonnell.com/virtual_visits/) - Virtual Visits (photo credit: Mark Zelinski) A classroom (or assembly) visit via Zoom can be arranged for up to one hour. I will discuss Sanctuary or When the Babies Came to Stay and the writing process. It’s most helpful if students are familiar with one or more of my books so a question-and-answer portion of
- [Contact](https://christinemcdonnell.com/contact/) - Contact me I love to hear from my young fans, or teachers who use my books in their classrooms, or librarians. If you have a question or comment, please use the form below. Name Email address Message Send
- [About](https://christinemcdonnell.com/about/) - About Christine (photo credit: Mark Zelinski) Christine McDonnell is the author of twelve books for children: picture books, chapter books, middle grade, and young adult novels.In addition to writing she worked as a children’s librarian at the New York Public library where she was trained by Augusta Baker and learned puppetry from Pura Belpré. In
- [Goyangi Means Cat](https://christinemcdonnell.com/books/goyangi_means_cat/) - Goyangi Means Cat written by Christine McDonnellillustrated by Steve Johnson and Lou FancherViking Books for Young Readers, 2011ISBN 978-0670011797ages 3 to adult Buy the Book e-book kobonook bookamazon When Soo Min comes from Korea to live with her new American family, she struggles to learn English and adjust to unfamiliar surroundings. She finds great comfort
- [Lucky Charms and Birthday Wishes](https://christinemcdonnell.com/books/lucky_charms/) - Lucky Charms & Birthday Wishes written by Christine McDonnellillustrated by Diane deGroatViking Books for Young Readers, 1984ISBN 978-0670444304ages 8 to 10 Find this book at your favorite public library or used bookseller. Emily Mott enjoys the new school year with a new group of friends.
- [Just for the Summer](https://christinemcdonnell.com/books/just_for_the_summer/) - Just for the Summer written by Christine McDonnellillustrated by Diane deGroatViking Books for Young Readers, 1987ISBN 978-0670800599ages 8 to 12 Find this book at your favorite public library or used bookseller. Reunited for the summer, friends Emily, Ivy, and Lydia keep busy at day camp, creating a toddler day care center, and pursuing other projects.
- [It's a Deal, Dogboy](https://christinemcdonnell.com/books/its_a_deal_dogboy/) - It's a Deal, Dogboy written by Christine McDonnellillustrated by G. Brian KarasViking Books for Young Readers, 1998ISBN 978-0670832644ages 7 to 11 Find this book at your favorite public library or used bookseller. Although Leo expects to have a fun-filled summer with his friends, he soon discovers that his mother has entirely different plans for him
- [Friends First](https://christinemcdonnell.com/books/friends_first/) - Friends First written by Christine McDonnellViking Books for Young Readers, 1990ISBN 978-0670819232ages 11 and up Find this book at your favorite public library or used bookseller. An eighth grade girl faces the evolving relationships, complex changes, and changing feelings arising from her first steps into adulthood. Reviews “Miranda and Gus have been best friends forever.
- [Don't Be Mad Ivy](https://christinemcdonnell.com/books/dont_be_mad_ivy/) - Don't Be Mad, Ivy written by Christine McDonnellillustrated by Diane deGroatDial Books for Young Readers, 1982ISBN 978-0803721272ages 8 to 12 Find this book at your favorite public library or used bookseller. Innovative Ivy finds fun in many situations, from her tidal wave in the science corner to her prompting of an invitation to the new
- [Count Me In](https://christinemcdonnell.com/books/count_me_in/) - Count Me In written by Christine McDonnellViking Books for Young Readers, 1986ISBN 978-0670804177ages 9 and up Find this book at your favorite public library or used bookseller. Thirteen-year-old Katie has a difficult time adjusting to her new family situation, especially after her mother and new stepfather announce that they are expecting a baby. Reviews A sensitive,
- [Ballet Bug](https://christinemcdonnell.com/books/ballet_bug/) - Ballet Bug written by Christine McDonnellViking Books for Young Readers, 2001ISBN 978-0670035083ages 9 and up Find this book at your favorite public library or used bookseller. With the help of her friend Margaret, Bea is able to fulfill her dreams of becoming a ballerina as she signs on for lessons, learns all the steps, and successfully
- [Toad Food and Measle Soup](https://christinemcdonnell.com/books/toad_food/) - Toad Food & Measle Soup written by Christine McDonnellillustrated by G. Brian KarasDial Books for Young Readers, 1982ISBN 978-0803784765early chapter book Find this book at your favorite public library or used bookseller. Share Leo’s adventures as he tries to change his image at school, endure his mother’s vegetarian cooking, look for the right pet, and
- [Dog Wants to Play](https://christinemcdonnell.com/books/dog_wants_to_play/) - Dog Wants to Play written by Christine McDonnellillustrated by Jeff MackViking Books for Young Readers, 2009ISBN 978-0670011261ages 2 to 5 Buy the Book e-book kobonook bookamazon Dog wants to play. When? Today!But no one will play with Dog. Not the chick or the lamb, the calf or the pig. Poor Dog! Isn?t there one playmate
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