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Kate Schafer Testerman

After a dozen years working in publishing in New York City, Kate moved to Colorado and formed KT Literary in early 2008 with an emphasis on middle grade and young adult fiction. Since then, KT Literary has expanded to represent fantastic stories for avid adult readers and children of all ages. Kate’s clients include Maureen Johnson, Stephanie Perkins, Amy Spalding, Trish Doller, Diana Peterfreund, Emily Ecton and Matthew Cody, among other exciting and acclaimed authors. Kate is a graduate of the University of Delaware’s Honors Program, a former cast member of the New York Renaissance Faire, a hobbyist lifestyle photographer, an amateur equestrian, and an avid collector of shoes, bags, children, and dogs. Her interests cover a broad range including contemporary drama, urban fantasy and magical realism, adventure stories, and romantic comedies. She is currently the co-chair of the AALA’s Small Business Committee, a member of the SCBWI, a supporter of Publishing Professionals Against Book Bans, and committed to mentoring the next generation of publishing stars in order to bring greater diversity to the industry.

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