Kate Hannigan
Award-winning author of 16 books of fiction and nonfiction
About Kate
Kate Hannigan loves digging into history and sharing stories about fascinating, inspiring figures like America’s first lady detective, World War 2 code crackers, and the inventors of video gaming and the dishwashing machine. Her two newest books focus on how curiosity shaped President Theodore Roosevelt and “Little Women” author Louisa May Alcott into lifelong readers, writers, and book lovers. Kate's books have received the Golden Kite Award for best middle-grade, been nominated for the California Young Reader Medal, named to Smithsonian Magazine's annual "Ten Best Children's Books" list, included on state award lists, and earned starred reviews. She lives in Chicago and loves to travel for author visits.
Books
Visit formats
What a visit includes
Kate can tailor her talks to fit a theme, and she can do three full assemblies and/or smaller writing workshops, including how to create a graphic novel. Typical presentations are 60 minutes that include engaging with students, 15-minute Q&A, and unfurling the “Scroll of Doom” to demonstrate resilience; lunch with a classroom or book club; and book signing.
Fees vary by format, travel, and your school's needs. Reach out directly for a quote and open dates.
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