Kate Hannigan
Chicago children’s author Kate Hannigan used to work for daily newspapers, but now she writes fiction and nonfiction for young readers. Her historical fantasy series for middle-grade, The League of Secret Heroes (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin), is part of a three-book series that blends superheroes, real-life women from World War II, and graphic novel elements. Book 1, Cape (2019), received the Oklahoma Book Award and was named to the Illinois READS State List. It’s followed by Book 2, Mask (2020), and Book 3, Boots (August 2021). Kate is also the author of the middle-grade graphic novel The Great Chicago Fire: Rising From the Ashes (First Second), part of the new “History Comics” nonfiction line. Her historical mystery for middle-grade, The Detective’s Assistant (Little, Brown), tells the story of America's first woman detective and won SCBWI's Golden Kite Award for best middle-grade novel and was a California Young Reader Medal nominee. She has eight more books forthcoming. Kate lives in Chicago with her husband, three kids, and two enthusiastic dogs. Visit her online at KateHannigan.com