An almost Oregon native, Kate grew up in Eugene and left Oregon for college, grad school and her first real job. While grateful for the opportunity to live in other parts of the country, Kate missed the northwest horribly. She managed to get to back to Washington State where she stayed for three years before finally returning to Oregon. Kate has been in Portland for ten years now. Home is in northeast Portland, but she can be found downtown at the Central Library five days a week, thanks to her job as a children’s librarian. She is always ready to recommend a good book.