Award-winning Picture Book Author and Poet Katey Howes has sadly passed away. The news of her death has left many devastated. She was confirmed dead on Tuesday 21st May 2024 through a Facebook post that said “Devastated by the sudden loss of our dear friend & fellow author Katey Howes. Such a terrible loss for the kidlit community. My heart goes out to her family.” At the time this report was made, the actual cause of Katey Howes’ death had not been made public at this time.
Katey Howes Career
She was an award-winning children’s author and poet whose vibrant works inspire young readers to embrace their inner makers, inventors, and creators. Her extensive range of topics and styles includes significant themes like STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) and socio-emotional learning (SEL), making her a distinguished voice in children’s literature. Before venturing into writing, Katey was a physical therapist, a profession that fed her fascination with physics and biology.
As an avid reader herself, Katey’s books are a testament to her wide-ranging interests, from classic children’s literature to cutting-edge neuroscience. Her dedication to the craft is meticulous, right down to her strong opinions about commas. Katey’s personal life is as dynamic as her professional one. She is the mother of three enthusiastic readers, with whom she shares her love for crafting and nature. When not writing, she dedicates her time to environmental restoration, working to bring native plants back to the woods and wetlands surrounding her home.
Her involvement in the literary community is extensive, regularly participating in book festivals and presenting at schools, libraries, science museums, colleges, and conferences aimed at writers and educators. Beyond the pages of her books, Katey’s influence extends to various media. She has been featured on numerous podcasts, as well as on *Reading Rainbow Live* and the *Philly Play Jawn* television program, where she continues to share her passion for reading and creativity.
In every facet of her work, Katey Howes embodies a commitment to nurturing a love for reading and learning in children. Her stories are not just tales to be told but gateways to a world where imagination meets discovery, and where every child can see themselves as a maker, inventor, and creator.
