Kat Quin is an award-winning author and illustrator based in Kirikiriroa (Hamilton), in the heart of the North Island. She gains inspiration and critique from her lively brood of cheeky tamariki.

Her endearing yet empowering characters and stories charm readers of all ages around the globe.

Kat is a passionate ambassador for Save the Kiwi, a charity protecting Aotearoa New Zealand's unique native bird.