Author: Melissa Koch

California Book Talks in September 2026

Posted: September 10, 2026 at 7:21 PM in All News Children's Books
It’s back to school for many and back to the San Francisco Bay Area for me in September! If you are in the area, please join me for STONE BY STONE reading, signing and Q&A: - Wednesday, September 16, 4 pm. Copperfield's Books. Petaluma - Saturday, September 19, 5 pm. Books, Inc. Laurel Village. San … [Read More]

Stone by Stone in August 2026

Posted: August 20, 2026 at 2:39 PM in All News Children's Books
It’s been a busy month with the release of STONE BY STONE: book talks, rock activities, and lots of articles and reviews featuring STONE BY STONE. Here are just a few: The Heart of a Story Starts with a Spark What Did You Discover This Summer? Unlock the Secret Story Hidden Inside Every Rock Drawing … [Read More]

STEM Teacher Summit July 23-25, 2026

Posted: July 9, 2026 at 8:45 PM in Children's Books
Join Carly and Adam’s STEM Teacher Summit for three incredible days of presentations for elementary educators, the opportunity to connect with STEM authors, access curricula that corresponds to their STEM books, and a chance to win a copy of my book, FOREST TALK! Learn more at https://www.stemteachersclub.com/Carly-And-Adam-STEM-Teacher-Summit

FROM WOLF TO WOOF TO WE Announced!

Posted: June 15, 2026 at 1:05 PM in Children's Books
Della Farrell while at Holiday House bought world rights to FROM WOLF TO WOOF TO WE by Melissa Koch, illustrated by Ryan Middaugh; Alexandra Aceves will edit. This nonfiction picture book explores the shared evolutionary history of and relationships among wolves, dogs, and humans. Publication is set for spring 2028; Laurel Symonds at KT Literary … [Read More]

Book Talks in August 2026

Posted: May 20, 2026 at 1:18 PM in Children's Books
My new picture book, STONE BY STONE, releases on August 4! I’ll read, answer questions, and share fun facts and activities with rocks and stone structure. If you are in the neighborhood, please join me! August 4. 10:30 am. Storytime & Rock Activities. Phelps Park Shelter #5, Decorah, Iowa August 4. 7 pm. Reading & … [Read More]

Celebrate Earth Day Everyday

Posted: April 22, 2026 at 3:17 PM in All News
Reading a book outside—under a tree or by a stream—is a great way to celebrate the Earth. If you’re looking for your next read, checkout the 2026 Green Earth Book Award Long List. Also this month we celebrate poetry with NCTE’s 2026 Notable Children’s Poetry Books. Note the books that celebrate the Earth in poetic … [Read More]

STONE BY STONE: A ROCK’S JOURNEY THROUGH TIME

Posted: March 20, 2026 at 3:04 PM in Children's Books
Available for pre-order today, and on shelves August 4, 2026!! My nonfiction picture book, STONE BY STONE: A ROCK’S JOURNEY THROUGH TIME, takes readers on a lyrical journey through the world’s stone structures, revealing their geological and sociological significance. From the stacked stones that guide our way to the stone walls that separate us, our … [Read More]

Love Under the Sea

Posted: February 3, 2026 at 7:26 PM in Children's Books
We could all use more love in the world today.  Katy Tanis’ board book LOVE UNDER THE SEA takes readers on a voyage to discover the different ways ocean animals express love and their gender.  The rhymes and ripples of color chart a course for curiosity and appreciation of the natural world, inspiring us all … [Read More]

The Blue Jays that Grew a Forest

Posted: September 5, 2025 at 12:06 PM in All News Children's Books
THE BLUE JAYS THAT GREW A FOREST invites you to take a closer look at the bird world all around you with author Lynn Street’s lyrical language and eye-opening observations. Blue jays’ hunger for acorns helps oak trees scatter their seeds, making it possible for forests to flourish. But wait, it’s not just observations; Street … [Read More]

Books Travel the World

Posted: July 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM in All News Children's Books
Joan Schoettler’s BOOKS TRAVEL THE WORLD celebrates librarians, books, and the kids who benefit from both! Around the world——no matter the obstacles——librarians make sure we can all access the books we need. “Book lovers cross seas. They trek up narrow trails, down steep, rocky paths, over swift rivers, and through dark forests. They journey by … [Read More]