Hi, I’m Kathleen.

I’m a writer and children’s book editor in Toronto, Ontario. After starting my career in educational publishing, I worked at Inhabit Media and Kids Can Press before moving to Owlkids Books, where I’m a senior editor. Occasionally, I write things. Very occasionally, I can be found slinging books at A Novel Spot Bookshop.

As an editor, I’m interested in books that show me the world in a new way, whether that’s a unique picture book or non-fiction that takes a surprising (and funny!) angle on a familiar topic. I’ve edited books about stars, snot, sleep, and Gertrude Stein — as long as I get to learn something new, I’m happy. In 2024, I was a Publishers Weekly Star Watch honouree.

I live with my cat and several dozen neatly organized unread books. My non-book interests include baking, cross-stitch, movies, trivia, and winter beach walks.