Katherine Paterson was born on Oct. 31, 1932 in China. Her family soon moved to Japan, and then to America at the dawn of World War II. Her family eventually settled in Winchester, Va. and upon ...

I had never heard of Katherine Paterson until Jennifer Curtin and Billie Corrette — the librarians at Barre City Elementary and Middle School — suggested that I read something by her. “She’s a Barre ...

Katherine Paterson: Stories of My Life by Katherine Paterson; Dial, 299 pages, $17.99. Ages 14 and up. The beloved author of “Bridge to Terabithia,” “The Great Gilly Hopkins” and “Jacob Have I Loved” ...

Two renowned authors are set to share their insights on writing and the impact of children's literature during a special event at Shelburne Town Hall. Multiple Newbery Medal- and National Book ...