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I'm thrilled to share that THE HOUSE ON DIRTY-THIRD STREET was honored with a 2013 Christopher Award. The Christopher awards celebrate media that "affirms the highest values of the human spirit."

Latest News!

I'm pleased to have two new books out!
THE HOUSE ON DIRTY-THIRD STREET
and
A BREATH OF HOPE

Bobbie Aultman, of Q the Video, helped me create the book trailer below for ROSA's BUS, which I hope librarians and teachers will incorporate with students, prior to sharing the book.

ROSA'S BUS: THE RIDE TO CIVIL RIGHTS is a wonderful, read-aloud introduction to the Montgomery Bus Boycott and civil rights issues.

ROSA'S BUS book trailer from jo kittinger on Vimeo.

My thanks to The Blind Boys of Alabama for granting permission to use their song, "Freedom Road." Learn more at http://www.blindboys.com/