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Kate O'Shaughnessy

KATE O’SHAUGHNESSY is a 2025 Newbery Honor winner for The Wrong Way Home. She is also the author of The Lonely Heart of Maybelle Lane and Lasagna Means I Love You, both of which received numerous starred reviews. A book nerd, animal lover, former chef, and outdoor enthusiast, Kate lives in California with her family.
The Wrong Way Home
Lasagna Means I Love You
The Lonely Heart of Maybelle Lane

Books

The Wrong Way Home
Lasagna Means I Love You
The Lonely Heart of Maybelle Lane

Books for Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month

This Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month (and beyond!), we’re celebrating authors, creators, and illustrators from the Hispanic and Latine community. Join us in uplifting their voices and stories by bringing them into your classroom. Find a full collection of Elementary School titles here.

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