Fiction & Nonfiction for Kids

Silent Spring author Rachel Carson blends her love of writing and science
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Daredevil journalists Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland race around the wrold
Belva Lockwood was first woman on the ballot for president
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The Detective's Assistant tells story of Kate Warne and Pinkerton Detectives who saved Abraham Lincoln
What Americans did on the home front during WWII to win the war
What it was like during the Great Chicago Fire of 1871
Comic book superheroes and real-life heroes of WWII Elizebeth Friedman Genevieve Grotjan
Young superheroes and WASP Womens Airforce Service Pilots in WWII
Young superheroes and ENIAC computer programmers WWII Kathleen Kay McNulty
Early chapter book Cupcake Cousins set in Saugatuck Michigan
Book 2: Kids cooking and baking to save the day, recipes included
Book 3: Early chapter book series for emerging readers

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Kate presents to kindergarten through fifth grades on topics like reading, writing, researching, and resilience. Use this form to contact Kate or go to the School Visits page to learn more.

News & Events

  • World Read Aloud Day

    FEBRUARY 5, 2025

    Kate is excited to read Blips on a Screen and her newest book, Rachel Carson’s Wonder-Filled World, with students in classrooms across the U.S.

  • Reading Festival

    MARCH 1, 2025

    Join Kate at the Southwest Florida Reading Festival from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Fort Myers Regional Library, 2450 First Street, Fort Myers.

  • Teen Lit Fest

    MARCH 15, 2025

    Come to Chicago International Charter School, Northtown Academy, 3900 W Peterson Ave, for signings, giveaways, and more! 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

  • Battle of the Books

    MARCH 19, 2025

    A thrilling “Battle of the Books” contest award ceremony, this time at Eisenhower Public Library, 4613 N Oketo Ave in Harwood Heights, IL!

  • Texas Library Association

    APRIL 1, 2025

    Kate goes to her former hometown of Dallas for TLA and a 12:30-1:30 p.m. panel "Story Of My Life: Beautiful Biographies for Kids.”

  • Celebrate Earth Day

    APRIL 11, 2025

    Kate visits Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave, for reading of Rachel Carson's Wonder-Filled World, craft activities, and more!

  • Battle of the Books

    APRIL 30, 2025

    Come to Naperville Public Library's Nichols Location, 200 W. Jefferson Ave., to join in the “Battle of the Books” finals celebration!

  • Battle of the Books

    MAY 3, 2025

    Chicago Public Schools celebrates their epic "Battle of the Books" contest with winners determined on Saturday morning!

  • Bay Area Book Festival

    May 31, 2025

    Join Kate at the Bay Area Book Festival’s Family Day with activities like making nature notebooks around Rachel Carson’s Wonder-Filled World.

  • Thinks & Drinks

    JUNE 12, 2025

    Kate speaks to the Lockport Public Library & Gaylord Building Historic Site, on remarkable women from history and their ties to Illinois!