Katherine Applegate

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Katherine Applegate

A storytelling community-builder who writes for the voiceless.

Katherine Applegate is the beloved author of the Animorphs series and the Newbery Award-winning 'The One and Only Ivan,' known for her warm, socially conscious storytelling that builds devoted communities of young readers. Her work is deeply communicative and wit-laced, tackling big moral questions through accessible, emotionally resonant narratives — classic prairie-dog territory. She thrives through her connection to her audience and her gift for turning complex ideas into stories that bring people together.

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