Katherine Applegate facts for kids
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Katherine Applegate
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Applegate at the 2013 Texas Book Festival
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| Born | October 9, 1956 Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S. |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Period | 1991–2012, 2019–present |
| Genre | Children's fantasy, science fiction, adventure novels |
| Notable works | The One and Only Ivan, Animorphs |
| Notable awards | Newbery Medal 2013 |
| Spouse | Michael Grant |
| Children | 2 |
Katherine Alice Applegate (born October 9, 1956), also known as K. A. Applegate, is an American writer. She is famous for her books for young adults and children. Some of her most well-known series include Animorphs, Remnants, and Everworld.
In 2013, Applegate won the prestigious Newbery Medal for her children's novel The One and Only Ivan, which was published in 2012. Her popular books often feature exciting stories in the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and adventure. In 1997, Publishers Weekly recognized her with the Best New Children's Book Series Award. Her book Home of the Brave has also received several awards. She also wrote a fun chapter book series called Roscoe Riley Rules between 2008 and 2009.
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About Katherine Applegate
Katherine Applegate was born on October 9, 1956, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She has lived in many different places across the United States, including Texas, Florida, California, Illinois, and North Carolina. She even lived in Pelago, Italy, for a year before moving back to Irvine, California.
Applegate started her writing career by working as a ghostwriter for the Sweet Valley Twins series. In 1997, she and her husband, Michael Grant, welcomed their first child. Michael Grant is also a writer and has worked with Applegate on many projects, like the Animorphs and Everworld series. In 2003, they adopted a daughter named Julia from China.
After finishing the Remnants series, Applegate took a break from writing for three years. When she returned, she wrote a picture book called Buffalo Storm. She also wrote a middle reader novel, Home of the Brave, and the early chapter book series Roscoe Riley Rules. These books were published by HarperCollins. Home of the Brave earned several awards, including the SCBWI 2008 Golden Kite Award for Best Fiction.
Winning the Newbery Medal
Katherine Applegate won the 2013 Newbery Medal for her book The One and Only Ivan. This book features illustrations by Patricia Castelao and was published by HarperCollins. The Newbery Medal is an annual award given by the American Library Association. It honors the "most distinguished contribution to American literature for children" from the previous year.
The story of The One and Only Ivan is based on the real-life Ivan the gorilla. The book is told from Ivan's point of view as he lives in a glass cage inside a shopping mall. The award committee praised the book, saying that Applegate gives readers a special and memorable look at the world through a gorilla's eyes. This story makes readers think about animals and themselves in new ways.
Popular Books by K. A. Applegate
Katherine Applegate has written many books across different series and genres. Here are some of her most popular works.
Picture Books
- Jack Rabbit and the Beanstalk (1998)
- The Buffalo Storm (2007)
- Sometimes You Fly (2018)
- Ivan: A Gorilla's True Story (2020)
Animorphs Series
The Animorphs series is a science fiction adventure about a group of teenagers who can change into animals. They use their powers to fight a secret alien invasion.
- Megamorphs 1: The Andalite's Gift (1997)
- Megamorphs 2: In the Time of Dinosaurs (1998)
- Megamorphs 3: Elfangor's Secret (1999)
- Megamorphs 4: Back to Before (2000)
- The Andalite Chronicles (1997)
- The Hork-Bajir Chronicles (1998)
- Visser (2000)
- The Ellimist Chronicles (2000)
- Alternamorphs 1: The First Journey (1999)
- Alternamorphs 2: The Next Passage (2000)
Everworld Series
The Everworld series follows a group of teens who get pulled into a magical world where myths and legends are real.
- Search for Senna (1999)
- Land of Loss (1999)
- Enter the Enchanted (1999)
- Realm of the Reaper (2000)
- Discover the Destroyer (2000)
- Fear the Fantastic (2000)
- Gateway to the Gods (2000)
- Brave the Betrayal (2000)
- Inside the Illusion (2000)
- Understand the Unknown (2000)
- Mystify the Magician (2001)
- Entertain the End (2001)
Remnants Series
This science fiction series tells the story of a group of survivors from Earth who escape on a spaceship after a disaster.
- The Mayflower Project (2001)
- Destination Unknown (2001)
- Them (2001)
- Nowhere Land (2002)
- Mutation (2002)
- Breakdown (2002)
- Isolation (2002)
- Mother, May I? (2002)
- No Place Like Home (2002)
- Lost and Found (2003)
- Dream Storm (2003)
- Aftermath (2003)
- Survival (2003)
- Begin Again (2003)
Roscoe Riley Rules Series
This humorous series follows the adventures and misadventures of a boy named Roscoe Riley.
- Never Glue Your Friends to Chairs (2008)
- Never Swipe a Bully's Bear (2008)
- Don't Swap Your Sweater for a Dog (2008)
- Never Swim in Applesauce (2008)
- Don't Tap-Dance on Your Teacher (2009)
- Never Walk in Shoes That Talk (2009)
- Never Race a Runaway Pumpkin (2009)
One and Only Series
This series includes the Newbery Medal-winning book The One and Only Ivan.
- The One and Only Ivan (2012)
- The One and Only Bob (2020)
- The One and Only Ruby (2023)
- The One and Only Family (2024)
Endling Series
The Endling series is a fantasy adventure about a rare creature searching for others of her kind.
- Endling #1: The Last (2018)
- Endling #2: The First (2019)
- Endling #3: The Only (2021)
Doggo and Pupper Series
This series features the adventures of a dog and a puppy.
- Doggo and Pupper (2021)
- Doggo and Pupper Save the World (2022)
- Doggo and Pupper Search for Cozy (2023)
Other Books
- The Story of Two American Generals: Benjamin O. Davis Jr. and Colin L. Powell (1991; nonfiction)
- Please Don't Go (1992)
- My Sister's Boyfriend (1992)
- The World's Best Jinx McGee (1992)
- The Unbelieveable Truth (1992)
- Disney's The Little Mermaid prequels (1994): King Triton, Beware!; The Haunted Palace;; The Boyfriend Mix-Up
- Disney's Christmas With All the Trimmings: Original Stories and Crafts from Mickey Mouse and Friends (1994)
- Sharing Sam (1995)
- Tales from Agrabah: Seven Original Stories of Aladdin and Jasmine (1995)
- Listen to My Heart (1996)
- Off Limits (2001)
- Home of the Brave (2007)
- Eve & Adam (with Michael Grant) (2013)
- Crenshaw (2015)
- Wishtree (2017)
- Willodeen (2021)
- Odder (2022)
Pseudonyms
Katherine Applegate has also written books under different names, called pseudonyms.
- L.E. Blair: Girl Talk novels
- Katherine Kendall (with Michael Grant): Harlequin romance novels
- Beth Kincaid: Silver Creek Riders series
- A.R. Plumb, and later, as Katherine Applegate: Disney's Aladdin series
- Pat Pollari: Barf-O-Rama series
- Nicholas Stephens: Disney's Enter If You Dare: Scary Tales from the Haunted Mansion (1995); Disney's Climb Aboard If You Dare: Stories from the Pirates of the Caribbean (1996)
See also
In Spanish: K. A. Applegate para niños
