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Kate Albus
Middle grade historical fiction

Kate Albus

Author of hopeful historical fiction for young readers

3–56–8📍 In-person💻 VirtualTitle I ratesFree virtual Q&A✓ Published & vetted
Based in
Frederick, MD
Local zone
30 mi · no travel fee
Featured books
3
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About Kate

Kate Albus writes historical fiction for young readers. Her novels – A Place to Hang the Moon and Nothing Else But Miracles – have been recognized by the NY Public Library, Kids Indie Next, SCBWI, Bank Street College of Education, JLG, CCBC, the ALA’s Association for Library Service to Children, and state reading lists around the country. Her next book, The Passage of Jamie Quill, is coming in February 2027. Kate lives with her family in rural Maryland.

Books

A Place to Hang the Moon
A Place to Hang the Moon
Holiday House, 2021
Nothing Else But Miracles
Nothing Else But Miracles
Holiday House, 2023
The Passage of Jamie Quill
The Passage of Jamie Quill
Holiday House, 2027

Visit formats

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In-person
School visit
✓ No travel fee within 30 mi of Frederick, MD. Beyond that, travel is arranged together.
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Virtual visit
✓ No travel — connect from anywhere. Often the most budget-friendly option.
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Free
Virtual Q&A
✓ Free for classrooms that have read at least one of Kate's books.

What a visit includes

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Pricing & availability

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✦ Discounted rates available for Title I schools
🎁 Free virtual Q&A for classes that have read a book
Grade levels3–5, 6–8
Local zoneNo travel fee within 30 mi
LanguagesEnglish
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