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Katie Venit has been writing since she was in fifth grade. She and her friends used to make up stories together by passing around a composition notebook. When she is not reading or writing picture books, she works as an instructional designer, helping teachers reformat their classes into online courses. Still, she finds time to look for the wonder in the world around her. Forts is her debut picture book. She lives in Wisconsin with her family and dog. You can visit her online at KatieVenit.com Kenard Pak is an award-winning illustrator, art director, and author. He is the author of Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn and Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter, which earned him the SCBWI's Golden Kite Award for Illustration. Aside from his work in publishing, he's animated for studios like Disney, DreamWorks, Blue Sky, and many more. He lives in San Francisco with his wife, daughter, cats, and blood orange trees. You can visit him online at Pandagun.com or on social media @KenardPak.
★ ""A childhood essential transformed into poetic beauty."" —Kirkus Reviews, starred review ""[Forts is] a serene offering that celebrates the impulse to carve out one's niche within the larger world."" —Publishers Weekly
