Katie Mazeika

Award winning author-illustrator of fiction and nonfiction picture books.

K–23–56–8📍 In-person💻 VirtualTitle I ratesFree virtual Q&A✓ Published & vetted

Based in

Cleveland, OH

Local zone

50 mi · no travel fee

Featured books

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About Katie

Katie Mazeika is an award-winning author and illustrator who can’t imagine a better job than making books and spending time with readers. She loves creating stories based on real people and events and likes to highlight disabled voices in her work. Katie’s school visits focus on both the writing and illustrating of picture books. They can include nonfiction research, story creation, and an open and honest discussion about disability. Katie’s honors include a 2026 SCBWI Crystal Kite Award (Honor) 2026 Charlotte Huck Award (Recommended Book), the 2025 Margaret Wise Brown Award (Silver Medal), Junior Library Guild Selection, Bank Street Books, Best Books 2023, CBC Best Trade Social Studies Book, Septima Clark Book Award, and Northern Lights Book Award.

Books

Maybe Just Ask Me!

Simon & Schuster

Visit formats

📍

In-person

School visit

✓ No travel fee within 50 mi of Cleveland, OH. Beyond that, travel is arranged together.

💻

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 Katie's books.

What a visit includes

Visit length, format, and what's included vary from author to author. See Katie'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 50 mi

LanguagesEnglish

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