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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for Stories of My Life
“This book is a valentine. It is Katherine’s valentine to her parents and to her children. It is her valentine to life and to stories. It is her valentine to us.” -from Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo’s foreword
“‘Sometimes I can’t believe my own life,’ writes Paterson in these autobiographical stories about her missionary parents, her childhood in China and the U.S., and her career—first as a missionary herself and, after marriage and motherhood, as one of the most decorated authors in children’s literature. . . . What absolutely shines through is Paterson’s warm, self-effacing humor, and the extraordinary humility of a writer who has won two National Book Awards, two Newbery Medals, and the Hans Christian Andersen Medal. Like Mark Twain, to whom she is distantly related, Paterson is a true American treasure.” -Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Honest, flecked with good humor, and heartrending.” -The Horn Book
“This set of personal tales offers the same openness and vibrant detail that helped Paterson garner Newbery Medals and National Book Awards. . . . For those of us never invited to dinner in Paterson’s undoubtedly welcoming home, this book allows us to at least imagine the stories we might hear while doing the dishes.” -School Library Journal
“Paterson’s legions of fans, young and old, will welcome this peek into her life and process.” -Kirkus Reviews
“Paterson’s life story is full of adventures. . . . A highly recommended read.” -Book Page
