Kate Messner

Kate Messner is an award-winning author and former middle school teacher. Her most recent book, 'Tracking Pythons', explores the effort to save the endangered Burmese python in the Florida Everglades.

Messner's children's books have been recognized by the American Library Association, the New York Times, and the International Literacy Association. Drawing on her classroom experience, she empowers students to find their voices through writing and storytelling.

Messner's passionate keynotes inspire educators and young audiences alike to see the transformative power of narrative.