News & Events

April 25, 2013--Panelist for THE COMMON CORE AND NONFICTION: HOW DOES IT ALL FIT TOGETHER at the Massachusetts Library Association in Cambridge with fellow panelists Deborah Kops, Author; Rebecca J. Morris, MLIS, PhD, Assistant Professor, School Library Teacher Program, Simmons College; Lou Pingatore, Pingi Bookstore.


March 26, 2013--delivering "Intro to Writing for Children" through Littleton Parks and Recreation.

February 12-March 12, 2013--four week Writer's Toolbox for kids, at my local elementary school.

January 1, 2013--three new nonfiction books out early in the new year. Check them out here: http://www.kristineasselin.com/my-non-fiction.html


August 16, 2012--I'll be delivering a class for beginner writers at Mt. Wachusett Community College called "Intro to Writing for Children" at the Devens, MA campus.

In this three-hour workshop, participants will learn the basic framework for starting a writing career in children’s literature from one author’s perspective. Participants will leave with a comprehensive reading list, a hand-out of recommended websites and writers’ blogs, and an action plan for how to get started in the writing industry. Intended audience: beginners.
Call 978-630-9525 to register

July 19, 2012--Just the Facts, Ma'am: Writing NonFiction at the Chelmsford Public Library.
Blurb: Local author Kristine Asselin has written books on everything from astronomy to ancient history. Join her as she tells us how she creates these fascinating books! Bring your curiosity & questions! Ages 6-12

July 2012--My short story (co written with Ansha Kotyk) will be published in the Timeless Anthology coming out from Pugalicious Press in the next few weeks.

May 2012 -- I've been appointed cochair of the NESCBWI conference for 2013 and 2014. So excited to be a part of this wonderful organization for writers and illustrators!

May 3, 2012--Panelist for "Keeping it Real After the Signing: Author/Agent Relationships," with fellow panelists, Kate Messner, author; Christine Brodien-Jones, author; Vickie Motter, agent; Jennifer Laughran, agent; and Stephen Fraser, agent. 


November 2011--In spring 2012, I'll be delivering a class for beginner writers at Mt. Wachusett Community College called "Intro to Writing for Children"

In this three-hour workshop, participants will learn the basic framework for starting a writing career in children’s literature from one author’s perspective. Participants will leave with a comprehensive reading list, a hand-out of recommended websites and writers’ blogs, and an action plan for how to get started in the writing industry. Intended audience: beginners.
Call 978-630-9525 to register
Thurs Feb 16 6 – 9 PM
CRN 11346 $39 Devens Campus
Thurs Apr 26 6 – 9 PM
CRN 11348 $39 Devens Campus

September 2011--I've been appointed the coordinator of Special Interest Groups (SIGs) for the New England SCBWI conference in April 2012.

August 1, 2011--THE REAL STORY OF GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS IN COLONIAL AMERICA is now available from Capstone Press.

Spring 2011--My picture book THE WORST CASE OF PASKETTI-ITIS is under contract with 4RV Publishing, and scheduled for publication in October 2015.

March 2011--I am now represented by Vickie Motter of Andrea Hurst Literary Management