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Kathryn Holmes
Chapter books · Middle grade · STEM · science fiction · social emotional learning · light fantasy

Kathryn Holmes

Author of heartfelt, imaginative books for kids, tweens, and teens

K–23–56–8📍 In-person💻 VirtualTitle I ratesFree virtual Q&A✓ Published & vetted
Based in
Brooklyn, NY
Local zone
20 mi · no travel fee
Featured books
6
🌐 Website

About Kathryn

Kathryn Holmes is the author of multiple books including the middle-grade novel The Thirteenth Circle (coauthored with MarcyKate Connolly) and the Class Critters chapter book series. Her school presentations dig deep into the creative process: how stories grow from an idea into a finished book. She always includes an interactive storytelling/writing activity that gets students inspired and empowered to create. A graduate of The New School's MFA in Creative Writing program, Kathryn also works as a creative-writing teacher for kids and a freelance dance journalist. She lives in Brooklyn with her family.

Books

The Thirteenth Circle
The Thirteenth Circle
Feiwel & Friends, 2024
Tally Tuttle Turns Into a Turtle
Tally Tuttle Turns Into a Turtle
Abrams Kids, 2021
David Dixon's Day as a Dachshund
David Dixon's Day as a Dachshund
Abrams Kids, 2022
Madison Morris is NOT a Mouse!
Madison Morris is NOT a Mouse!
Abrams Kids, 2022
Mia Madison, CEO
Mia Madison, CEO
Andrews McMeel, 2024
The Pop-Up Shop Predicament
The Pop-Up Shop Predicament
Andrews McMeel, 2024

Visit formats

📍
In-person
School visit
✓ No travel fee within 20 mi of Brooklyn, NY. Beyond that, travel is arranged together.
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Virtual
Virtual visit
✓ No travel — connect from anywhere. Often the most budget-friendly option.
🎁
Free
Virtual Q&A
✓ Free for classrooms that have read at least one of Kathryn's books.

What a visit includes

Visit length, format, and what's included vary from author to author. See Kathryn's website for formats and details.

Pricing & availability

Fees vary by format, travel, and your school's needs. Reach out directly for a quote and open dates.

✦ Discounted rates available for Title I schools
🎁 Free virtual Q&A for classes that have read a book
Grade levelsK–2, 3–5, 6–8
Local zoneNo travel fee within 20 mi
LanguagesEnglish
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