Award-winning author Katey Howes inspired young readers with stories that celebrate creativity, curiosity, and discovery. Her upcoming picture book, Take It Apart, set to be released in August 2026 by Carolrhoda Books, has already earned praise from Publishers Weekly, which called the book “an inventive work” where “undoing gleams as a pathway to discovery”.

Katey’s latest release, The Reindeer Remainders (Sourcebooks, July 16, 2024), blends math and social-emotional learning in a heartwarming classroom adventure. Her upcoming book, Where the Deer Slip Through, illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Beth Krommes, is set to release in June 2025 under Beach Lane Books.Where the Deer Slip Through has already earned a Starred Review from Kirkus, recognizing its lyrical storytelling and breathtaking illustrations.