Katherine Webber
Katherine Webber is originally from California but currently lives in London. She has also lived and worked in Hong Kong, Maui, and Atlanta.
Her debut YA novel Wing Jones was published by Walker Books in the UK and Penguin Random House/Delacorte in the US. Katherine also writes the young fiction series Sam Wu is Not Afraid as Katie Tsang with her husband Kevin Tsang.
Katherine is a former BookTrust employee and we all miss her terribly!
Books
Sam Wu is Not Afraid of Ghosts
Author: Katie and Kevin Tsang
Illustrator: Nathan Reed
Publisher: Egmont
Interest age: 7-11
Reading age: 9+
Sam Wu is scared of many things but is determined not to let anyone find out. However, after an unfortunate incident in a space simulator on a school trip, he becomes a target for class bully Ralph, who nicknames him Scaredy-Cat Sam.
Sam Wu is Not Afraid of the Dark
Author: Katie & Kevin Tsang Illustrator: Nathan Reed
Publisher: Egmont
Interest age: 6-11
Reading age: 7+
The quest continues for Sam Wu to prove that he is not afraid of anything. This time he is out to prove that he is not by any means afraid of the dark... This series is going from strength to strength and is a great accessible read.
Wing Jones
Author: Katherine Webber
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 12+
Reading age: 12+
Wing has always felt overshadowed by her older brother, Marcus. But when he does something unforgivable, Wing’s life starts to change beyond all recognition. A heart-warming, positive tale about family, identity and coming of age.