Jacob Have I Loved Resources

Check out Katherine Paterson's website. She's written some really great books (in addition to this one), and this website has the lowdown on them. It also has info about Paterson, the awards she's won, and more.

Take a peek at the 1989 TV movie based on our story.

People love this book and re-reading it is super fun, too. Why not give it a try?

Check out this cool little essay about self-acceptance in this novel. Louise really needs to read it.

Here's a great series of videos that make up one big, awesome interview with the author that were filmed back in 2011.

Here's a video all about watermen living on Smith Island in Maryland.

In 2014, Paterson went on NPR to discuss how she grew up and the books she writes.

Wonder what Paterson looks like? Wonder no more; here's a photo of the author.

Our favorite bit of cover art (which proudly displays the Newbery Medal on the front).

Rass Island might not be a real place, but the Chesapeake Bay sure is. You can even spot where the island might have been located once you find Crisfield (and imagine taking that ferry ride).