J.C. Kato
@jckato.bsky.social
Grandmother, and published children’s author of historical fiction. Love traveling, horses, singing chickens, fearless rabbits, and all people good and kind.
Spooky season is almost here! 🎃 I'm offering an early peek at KEEP THE GHOST LIGHT ON along with an on-demand virtual writing workshop on Writing Scary Scenes for grades 4 & up (helpful for adult writers crafting spooky books for kids, too!) Details here: bloomsbury.my.canva.site/keep-the-gho...
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From New York Times bestselling author Kate Messner
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My PW came in the mail and I couldn't help but give my cross-cultural histories for readers 8-13 a plug. Coming in September!
The Hour of the Horse is a historical sequel to Whale Boys taking place after Japan has opened its doors to the world. An incredible historically acclaimed meeting between a season statesman and a young emperor.
Did you know that when Ulysses was in school, kids nicknamed him "useless?" When the Meiji was young, kids wouldn't dare call him names. Pre-order anywhere books are sold. 9/2026 By Reycraft Books. Illustrations by Jieting Chen. #generalgrant #ulyssesgrant #japanhistory #civilwar #japaneseempire
This is how I, in my small world here in Florida, am doing my part in bridging history and cultures. Being part of a mixed family has taught me to love deeper and dimensionally. Thank you Reycraft Books. Cover by Paolo Domeniconi. www.benchmarkeducation.com/reycraftbook...
Welcome to 2026 Author sponsor @jckato.bsky.social & J.C.²! J.C. Kato is recipient of SCBWI Karen and Philip Cushman Award. J.C.² is recipient of 2022 IPBA Benjamin Franklin Book Award for Young Readers & Finalist in the Eric Hoffer Award. readyourworld.org/2026-author-... #ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit
Never thought history would repeat itself when I started writing this story. See how Koko survives confinement. Thanks for your support.
Thanks librarians for doing what you do. An ALA returnee. open.substack.com/pub/hoofbeat...
Visiting Other Pastures
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Compassionate Witness. Estelle Ishigo. A white woman against racism. I didn't know what to call my ambition to write about injustice. It follows me like soul-stuff, genuine and ignited. This weekend, I'll be stamping the sacred Ireicho Book at the Amache Pilgrimage--for Estelle.
Whether large, medium or small, bookfairs bring us to our readers. The Rabbit's In Pasco County on Saturday. Hop on over! Everyone still like reading books, right?
Writing and publishing Finding Moon Rabbit was a teary-eyed quest about what American politicians had done to Americans. Those incarcerated weren't dangerous spies--and the same tactic is being used in pushing that Abrego Garcia is a dangerous criminal. Check out Heather Cox Richardson 4/16/24
Anyone headed to the beach? A shout out to Eileen Meyer and Manica Musil for their mid-April release of their new book by Reycraft Books. The rhyming is fun, the side notes are informative, and the illustrations beg to be touched.
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Read Your World@readyourworld.bsky.social · 2y agoWelcome to 2025 Author sponsor @jckato.bsky.social ! Kirkus Reviews says of Finding Moon Rabbit, “A sincere novel providing insight into the lives of Japanese Americans during World War II.” readyourworld.org/2025-author-... #ReadYourWorld #kidlit
When Blue Sky first opened to members it required me to be invited, and then I was, but I see it’s worked out its kinks since then. One of my favorite writer/teacher/agent persons (Joyce Sweeney) is here somewhere. And Hi Teddie! We’re travel today to Roanoke where our kids are thinking of moving.