Kate Messner is a New York Times bestselling author who's passionately curious and writes books for kids who wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books like Over and Under the Snow , The Next Scientist, and The Scariest Kitten in the World as well as novels for older readers like All the Answers, Breakout , Chirp , and The Trouble with Heroes . Kate also writes the popular History Smashers graphic nonfiction series and leads the multi-author team behind The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class chapter books. She splits her time between upstate New York and southwest Florida. www.katemessner.com @KateMessner.