Kate Hannigan

Kate Hannigan used to work for daily newspapers but now she writes fiction and nonfiction for young readers, digging up remarkable people from history and sharing their stories. Her work includes a historical fantasy series for middle-grade, Cape ; the historical mystery The Detective's Assistant ; and a picture book biography of Belva Lockwood, A Lady has the Floor . Kate lives in Chicago, not far from the Columbian Exposition site, and shops near Mrs. O'Leary's old home.

Kate Hannigan used to work for daily newspapers but now she writes fiction and nonfiction for young readers, digging up remarkable people from history and sharing their stories. Her work includes a historical fantasy series for middle-grade, Cape ; the historical mystery The Detective's Assistant ; and a picture book biography of Belva Lockwood, A Lady has the Floor . Kate lives in Chicago, not far from the Columbian Exposition site, and shops near Mrs. O'Leary's old home. See less