About Katie
Hi, I’m Katie Weaver!
I’m a children’s book author, illustrator, and book designer, and the founder of A Little Offbeat Publishing. I live in Colorado with my partner and our seven kids: my five, plus two bonus kiddos.
I write funny, heartfelt picture books that kids ask for again and again, the kind that sneak in a little lesson while everyone’s busy giggling. More than 150,000 copies later, I’m still having the time of my life.
- Author
- Illustrator
- Book Designer
- Publisher
- Family of Nine
My (Slightly Offbeat) Story
In August 2021, I published my very first picture book, When the Sky Roars, and A Little Offbeat Publishing was born. Seeing kids light up over a book I made changed everything.
A few months later I jumped into the book world with both feet, opening The Itty Bitty Book Nook: six small indie bookstores in six different states. In May 2024 I sold all six stores, launched two brand-new series that summer, and by February 2025 I was writing full time.
In July 2025, Macmillan came calling. Today The Trouble with Children series is published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (FSG), and I’m still dreaming up what’s next.
Swipe for milestones →
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Aug 2021
My Debut
When the Sky Roars is published, and A Little Offbeat Publishing begins.
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2022 – 2024
The Itty Bitty Book Nook
Opened six indie bookstores in six states in March 2022; sold all six in May 2024.
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July 2024
Two New Series
The Trouble with Children (According to Dog) and Uh-Oh! My Dragon’s Hungry.
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Feb 2025
Full-Time Author
Writing, designing, and publishing books became my full-time job.
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Spring 2025
The Series Grow
According to Cat (March) and Uh-Oh! My Dragon’s Smelly (April).
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2025
Hello, Macmillan!
Deal signed in July; According to Dog and According to Cat hit shelves from FSG on November 4.
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2026
Four New Books
Have You Ever Wondered?, This Book Is NOT About Bedtime!, …Bathtime!, and The Lullaby Bunny.
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Coming 2027
What’s Next
- Mar 23: ButtQuack: The Origin Story
- Apr 6: According to Teacher
- Fall: According to Santa
Life Off the Page
“It made me cry the first time I watched a child (other than my own) reading my book and smiling… and I’m not a crier.”Katie, in Story Monsters Ink
A Few Offbeat Facts
A House of Nine
Me, my partner, and our seven kids (five plus two bonus kiddos). It’s loud, it’s busy, and they’re the reason I do all of this. I live and breathe for them.
Happiest on a Trail
Colorado hiking is my reset button. I always pick the hikes with incredible views, because the reward is worth the effort.
Sour Patch Kids
My number one guilty pleasure. Happiness, for me, is comfy clothes, no stress, lots of cookies, and maybe some ice cream too.
A Reluctant Reader
As a kid I struggled to stay focused on the page. That’s exactly why I write books that grab kids and don’t let go.
Audiobook Fan
These days I “read” most of my books with my ears. Audiobooks are my secret to fitting in more stories.
My Motto
“I will never allow lack of effort to be the cause of my failures.” I say it at work and as a parent.
Let’s Do Something Together
Read the Books
Funny, heartfelt picture books for ages 3–8 that kids ask for again and again.
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Author Services →As Featured In & Reviewed By
- Story Monsters Ink
- Denver Life Magazine
- Kirkus Reviews
- Publishers Weekly