Kate O'Shaughnessy

Kate O'Shaughnessy
Notable worksThe Wrong Way Home
Website
kloshaughnessy.com

Kate O'Shaughnessy is an American children's book author.[1] Her books have been critically well-received: her second book Lasagna Means I Love You was named an ALSC notable book[2][3] and included on the New York Public Library's Best Book of the Year list in 2023,[4] and in 2025, her novel The Wrong Way Home received a Newbery Honor.[5]

Books

  • The Lonely Heart of Maybelle Lane. 2021. ISBN 9781984893864.
  • Lasagna Means I Love You. 2023. ISBN 9781984893901.
  • The Wrong Way Home. 2025. ISBN 9780593650769.

References

  1. ^ "Kate O'Shaughnessy". Kate O'Shaughnessy Official Website. Kate O'Shaughnessy. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
  2. ^ Voors, Mary R. (2024-02-11). "2024 Notable Children's Books list". ALSC Blog. Association for Library Service to Children. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
  3. ^ "Lasagna Means I Love You". ALSC Book & Media Awards Shelf. Association for Library Service to Children. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
  4. ^ "Best Books for Kids 2023". New York Public Library. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
  5. ^ "American Library Association announces 2025 Youth Media Award winners". American Library Association. January 27, 2025. Retrieved December 25, 2025.