Meet Kate Jerome
Kate is a veteran publishing executive, an award-winning author, and a lifelong product innovator. She has a gift for turning big ideas into meaningful products that help people of all ages connect, learn, and share what really matters.
"A lifelong learner invites questions... and shares the journey of discovery across generations."
-Kate Jerome
Levenger Master Class Presents:
How to Write a Children’s Picture Book
By Kate Jerome
Whether you're a first-time writer or a seasoned storyteller, How to Write a Children's Picture Book is a hands-on, step-by-step guide designed to take you from your first spark of inspiration to a polished manuscript.
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Kate has written more than 200 children’s books and directed dozens of innovative educational and trade series. Her body of work includes award-winning fiction and nonfiction books (including Who Was Amelia Earhart?, from the New York Times best-selling Who Was series) in addition to multiple series done in collaboration with renowned publishers, including National Geographic and Arcadia Publishing.
"Reading opens many doors for children, but conversations give them the courage to go through them."
As an experienced product innovator, Kate specializes in turning research into practice. Her expertise in intergenerational relationships drives many of her entrepreneurial endeavors including Little Bridges, a company she cofounded, which offers award-winning, family-focused products that are designed to foster enduring family connections.
Kate’s brings her insight and leadership to local, national, and international organizations focused on education, intergenerational connections, and environmental stewardship. She currently serves as an Ambassador for Stanford’s Center on Longevity, a Mentor for the University of Chicago’s Leadership and Society Initiative, and is a National Advisor to Reading Partners. She is also an active Director Emerita at the South Carolina Aquarium.
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