Kathleen Gauer

Toronto children’s author Kathleen Gauer writes books that encourage children to be imaginative, kind to others and grateful. Published works include illustrated children’s books HIGH IN THE SKY, FOR NO REASON, THE WISH CARVERS and BATHTIME FUN!, as well as poetry, and magazine and newspaper articles. Her picture books have been acquired in libraries across Canada, Australia, New Zealand, U.S.A. and Great Britain.

Kathleen worked as an associate editor for a Toronto community focus publication for 15 years and as an arts columnist for the Etobicoke Guardian newspaper. She retired as a Special Education Teacher’s Assistant with the Toronto District School Board after 29 years. When not writing or reading, this active grandmother enjoys hanging out with her family and friends, yoga, knitting, golf, travel, and singing in a local choir. She is a member of The Writers' Union of Canada, volunteers with IBBY Canada’s Reading with Newcomer Children Program and does author visits and story time programs in schools and libraries.