Kate Hlava is a wife, mother, recovering attorney, life coach, crafter, and children's author passionate about writing books that help kids feel safe, loved, and understood. She is the author of The Moose and the Menace: WITS for the Win and the new title I Am in Foster Care, But I Am Not Alone, both inspired by her journey as a foster and adoptive mom.Kate's career began in juvenile court, where she saw firsthand the challenges children and families face. Those experiences shaped her desire to adopt and foster, and today she is officially the mom of six children-though she has parented many more through foster care. Living in Chicago, with her husband, six kids, and a house full of dogs, Kate draws daily inspiration from the joys and struggles of her family.