Catie CatCatherine Castoro is an author and illustrator/oil painter. Catie Cat is the pen name for her children's book brand. The Little Girl who wants to be BIG is her fourth children's book. She has worked as a writer, designer, and illustrator/fine artist n advertising and marketing. Other books by Catie Cat include: My Friend Flutter, Flutter's Birthday, and How to Keep Monsters Out of your Room. She has a BS Advertising and a BA in Psychology from the University of Texas, and was a Research Assistant in the Children's Research Lab while attending the University. Catie has a Certificate of Completion in Advanced Creative Writing from the Department for Continuing Education, University of Oxford, England. She has won several awards including: First Page Contest Finalist in writing, and Juror's Choice Award, Distinguished Award, and Best of Show in art and design. She has two grown children and lives with her husband in Austin, Texas. Prior Adult non-fiction Publication: THE FERRY TO DUBLIN, January 2018 edition of The Ocotillo Review. Professional organizations include: Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Jericho Writers (Oxford, England) and The Writers' League of Texas (Austin, Texas). Her first novel, Eddie Hest vs. Suburbia, was released in September 2025 under the name Catherine Castoro. Read More Read Less