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Have You Ever Wanted to Write a Picture Book?

Have You Ever Wanted to Write a Picture Book?

Hi friends! I'm so excited to announce the pre-order campaign for my debut picture book PAY ATTENTION TO ME!, coming out May 5th, 2026* from Sourcebooks, with fantastic illustrations by Rob Justus! I was once like you, a person who had an idea for a picture book, but
Kate McKean 09 Mar 2026
A 1924 color advertisement of a white female teacher at a blackboard in front of white children.

Do You Need Plot or Do I Need To Pay More Attention?

Kate McKean 05 Mar 2026
Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde in a green sweater, pink shirt, and blue tie. Caption: What, like it's hard?

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Kate McKean 03 Mar 2026
Illustration of a cartoon cat against a blue, orange, green, and yellow background. Text says *demands attention* and *hits you*

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Kate McKean 26 Feb 2026
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Kate McKean 24 Feb 2026
A black and white photo of a man in a cowboy hat riding a course and throwing a lasso.

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Kate McKean 12 Feb 2026
A book cover featuring read letters that say "Pay Attention to Me" with three pictures of a blue cat surrounding the words. At the bottom reads Words by Kate McKean Pictures by Rob Justus.

Meet Edgar

Kate McKean 10 Feb 2026
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