For readers:

I love hearing from readers, so if you’d like to send a note, feel free to email using the form to the right.

You can also send a letter by snail mail:

Kate Messsner
P.O. Box 1857
Plattsburgh, NY 12901

I read all of my mail, and if you enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope, I’m happy to send you a reply and a signed bookmark.

Please do NOT send me anything you need back, though! I can’t return original stories, art, or anything like that and would feel terrible if something got lost.

For teachers, librarians, & conference organizers:

To book a conference appearance, writing workshop, school author visit, or Skype author visit, please use the email address above.

For rights inquiries:

Inquiries about film, foreign, and other rights go through my agent, Jennifer Laughran of Andrea Brown Literary Agency.

For writers:

Because my family, teaching, and writing keep me busy, I am unable to read, critique, or provide feedback on unpublished works. A writing critique group is the right place to get this kind of feedback, and the SCBWI discussion board is a good place to connect with other writers who might want to share critiques with you. There are also professional editing services for this purpose. One that I’d recommend is Bluebird Works which is run by a talented editor with whom I’ve worked. Other questions? Drop me an email!