Kate Pankhurst

Kate Pankhurst is the bestselling author and illustrator of the trailblazing and internationally successful Fantastically Great Women books. Kate's books have been translated into 22 languages and been shortlisted for many awards, including the NIBBIES award for Children's Illustrated & Non-fiction. Her first book Fantastically Great Women who Changed the World has been adapted into an inspiring stage show. Most days, Kate can be found illustrating and writing in her studio in Leeds with her spotty dog, Olive. She gets her best ideas by doodling in her sketchbook; because even quick, wonky drawings can spark ideas for amazing plots.

Take a deep dive into Kate’s Fantastically Great women series and to children’s non-fiction books in general! 

Kate will discuss:

• The Inspirations behind her series and how the idea came about
• Putting a pitch together for a non-fiction idea.
• Some of her favourite children’s non-fiction books around at the moment