Katherine Hannigan

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name = Katherine Hannigan
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birthdate = 1962
birthplace = Lockport, New York
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nationality = American
period = 2004-present
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debut_works = "Ida B." (2004)
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website = http://www.harperchildrens.com/authorintro/index.asp?authorid=27798

Katherine Hannigan (born 1969) is a children's and young adults' writer.

Biography

Hannigan was born in Lockport, New York in 1962 [cite news |first=Tasha |last=Kates |title=Lockport native returns home to promote book |url=http://www.reporter.net/features/cnhinsliterature_story_276090907.html |work=Lebanon Reporter |date=2006-10-03 |accessdate=2007-07-10 ] . She has undergraduate degrees in mathematics, education, and painting, and a Master of Fine Arts in studio art. She has worked as assistant professor of art and design and as an education coordinator for Head Start. She currently lives in a small town in Iowa. [cite news |first=Beth |last=Sneller |title=Small-town author likes being unknown |work=Daily Herald |date=2004-09-04 |accessdate=2007-07-10 ]

Works

*"Ida B." (2004)

Awards

*2004 Josette Frank Award, "Ida B"
*2004 Mitten Award, "Ida B"

References

External links

* [http://www.harperchildrens.com/authorintro/index.asp?authorid=27798 KatherineHannigan.com]

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SHORT DESCRIPTION = American artist and novelist
DATE OF BIRTH = 1962
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