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Kate O'Shaughnessy

KATE O’SHAUGHNESSY is a 2025 Newbery Honor winner for The Wrong Way Home. She is also the author of The Lonely Heart of Maybelle Lane and Lasagna Means I Love You, both of which received numerous starred reviews. A book nerd, animal lover, former chef, and outdoor enthusiast, Kate lives in California with her family.
Brittle Magic
The Wrong Way Home
Lasagna Means I Love You
The Lonely Heart of Maybelle Lane

Books

Brittle Magic
The Wrong Way Home
Lasagna Means I Love You
The Lonely Heart of Maybelle Lane

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