Meet Catherine

Catherine Laudone is a children’s book author and editor.

Her coauthored picture book debut, She Kept Dancing: The True Story of a Professional Dancer with a Limb Difference is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection.

Catherine has her MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts and she has over ten years of experience editing picture books, middle grade and young adult titles at Simon & Schuster, including New York Times bestsellers, Junior Library Guild and Indie Next Pick selections, and books with starred reviews and state awards.

Whether writing or editing, it’s Catherine’s mission to help craft and shape stories that will have a positive, lasting impact on young reader’s lives.

Catherine is available for speaking engagements, school visits, and freelance editorial services.

Catherine Laudone

Senior Editor, Simon & Schuster

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Interviews

Podcast EpisodeThe Writer Experience Podcast

Ep 73 - Catherine Laudone, Associate Editor at Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers and Author in The Writer Experience Podcast

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Industry Insider Interview Only Picture Books

Editor Interview: Catherine Laudone (Paula Wiseman Books)

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Catherine’s Work Includes

  • Catherine holding copy of her book She Kept Dancing

    Children's Books Author

    Catherine’s debut picture book, She Kept Dancing: The True Story of a Professional Dancer with a Limb Difference, is now available!

  • Covers of published books that Catherine was the editor for

    Editorial Services for Authors

    Catherine offers freelance editorial services for aspiring and established authors looking for professional support on their publishing journey.

    Take a look at the published books that Catherine has edited over a 10+ year career in publishing!

  • Catherine behind a lecturn speaking

    Book Events and School Visits

    Catherine is an experienced speaker for both adults and children. She is available for school visits, conferences, book festivals, panels, and signings.