Toronto children’s author Kathleen Gauer writes books that encourage children to be imaginative, kind to others and grateful. Previously published works include illustrated children’s books High in the Sky, For No Reason, The Wish Carvers and Bathtime Fun, as well as poetry, and magazine and newspaper articles. Her books have been acquired in libraries across Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Kathleen worked as an associate editor for Spires Magazine (a community focus publication serving Etobicoke) for 15 years and as an arts columnist for the Etobicoke Guardian newspaper. She retired as a Special Education Teacher’s Assistant with the Toronto District School Board after 29 years. When not writing or reading, this active grandmother enjoys hanging out with her family and friends, yoga, knitting, travel, and singing in a local choir. She also volunteers with IBBY Canada’s Reading With Newcomer children program and does author visits and story time programs in schools and libraries.