Kathleen Welton
Kathleen Welton is an award-winning author, editor, and independent publisher. Having served as a book publishing professional for many years, Kathleen is excited to begin the next chapter of her career and bring her literacy dreams to life. She is especially grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with amazing editors and illustrators on th.... more
Kathleen Welton is an award-winning author, editor, and independent publisher. Having served as a book publishing professional for many years, Kathleen is excited to begin the next chapter of her career and bring her literacy dreams to life. She is especially grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with amazing editors and illustrators on the publication and debut of her first picture books.
Kathleen advocates for beaches, birds, and wildlife and supports organizations from the Chicago Bird Alliance and Lincoln Park Zoo to the National Forest Foundation and SEE Turtles. When she is not writing, Kathleen enjoys meditating, reading, and exploring the Lake Michigan shoreline. She lives in Chicago with a menagerie of Burmese cats.