Kathy Henderson
Kathy Henderson is a British writer, poet, and illustrator known for her children's books. She has created a variety of works including stories, picture books, poetry, non-fiction, educational texts, and plays. Henderson has a background in publishing and extensive experience visiting schools and libraries. She is also an artist and printmaker and has taught writing as a Royal Literary Fund Fellow. Her work often explores themes of nature and imagination, and she has a keen interest in oral traditions. She has also compiled collections of women's songs and world lullabies.
Awards
['Kurt Maschler Award', 'Smarties Prize shortlist', 'Kate Greenaway Award (Highly Commended)', "Primary English Award, Best Children's Picture Book", "Dundee Children's Picture Book Prize (shortlisted)", 'Sheffield Baby Book Award (shortlisted)', "CLPE Children's Poetry Prize", 'Booktrust Early Years Award', "Parents' Choice gold award", 'Aesop Prize of the American Folklore Association', "Washington Post Best Children's Book of the Year"]
Notable Works
['Fifteen Ways to Get Dressed', 'And the Good Brown Earth', 'The Storm', 'The Little Boat', 'Sam and the Box', 'The Babysitter', 'In the Middle of the Night', 'Lugalbanda', 'The Year in the City', 'The Dragon with a Big Nose', 'My Song Is My Own', 'Hush Baby Hush!']
