picture books · fiction · nonfiction

Katie Venit

Bestselling author of picture books that spark play, imagination, and wonder

K–23–5📍 In-person💻 VirtualTitle I ratesFree virtual Q&A✓ Published & vetted

Based in

Eau Claire, WI

Local zone

30 mi · no travel fee

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About Katie

Katie Venit is the author of picture books, including picture books FORTS (USA Today bestseller, 2026 Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library selection, Kids’ Indie Next, Amazon Best of 2025, 2026 ALA Notable Children’s Book), and CASSINI’S MISSION: A Spacecraft, a Tiny Moon, and the Search for Life Beyond Earth (2026 ALA Notable Children’s Book). In school visits, she loves to inspire kids through activities that make them feel like they could also write books. She lives in Wisconsin with her family. Learn more at katievenit.com.

Books

Forts

Viking, 2025

Cassini's Mission

MIT Kids Press, 2025

Visit formats

📍

In-person

School visit

✓ No travel fee within 30 mi of Eau Claire, WI. 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 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

Local zoneNo travel fee within 30 mi

LanguagesEnglish

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