Kat Black is an avid reader and writer of young adult literature. Drawn most to ancient times and places of shadow and mystery, she strives to pluck her readers out of the here and now and engross them in the possibility of what once was. Her first book, A Templar’s Apprentice, from the upcoming series, A Book of Tormod, will be released from Scholastic Books in February of 2009.

Kat has worked for nineteen years in the Children’s book industry—more than half of that time as a designer for legendary publishing icon Walter Lorraine. With Caldecott and Newbery Medal winning artist and authors like David Macaulay, Allen Say, Lois Lowry, and Chris VanAllsburg as clients, Kat learned firsthand what it takes to make it in the amazing world of children’s publishing.

Kat lives with her family in Lynn, Massachusetts. A Templar’s Apprentice is her first book.

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