Katherine Applegate

Katherine Applegate

Keynote Speaker: Newberry Medal-Winning YA & Children's Fiction Writer; Author of the "Animorphs," "Endling" & "Roscoe Riley Rules" Series

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Katherine Applegate Biography

Katherine Applegate writes several popular young adult and children's book series, most notably the science-fiction "Animorphs" (with husband Michael Grant), and the beloved middle-grade "The One and Only" series (featuring Ivan the gorilla), along with others such as "Roscoe Riley Rules" and "Endling," covering fantasy, realistic fiction, and adventure for young readers.

Applegate's books span science fiction, fantasy, and adventure genres. She received the Newbery Medal for her children's novel "The One and Only Ivan" and was honored with the Best New Children's Book Series Award in Publishers Weekly. Her book "Home of the Brave" has received multiple awards, including the SCBWI Golden Kite Award for Best Fiction, the Bank Street Josette Frank Award, and recognition as a Judy Lopez Memorial Award honor book.

In addition to these works, Applegate has written several bestselling middle-grade novels, including "Crenshaw," "Wishtree," and additional books in "The One and Only Ivan" series. Applegate is known for her contributions to children's literature and frequently addresses topics such as reading, empathy, and imagination for young audiences and educators.

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Katherine Applegate Videos

Katherine Applegate Introduces "Pocket Bear"
Katherine Applegate: 2013 National Book Festival
5 Questions with K.A. Applegate, author of the Animorphs series

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What topics does Katherine Applegate speak about?

Katherine Applegate is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Bestselling Authors, Children's Authors and Fiction Authors.

Where does Katherine Applegate travel from?

Katherine Applegate generally travels from California, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Katherine Applegate is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Bestselling Authors and Children's Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Katherine Applegate for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Katherine Applegate generally travels from California, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Eric Litwin, R.L. Stine and Jon Scieszka. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Katherine Applegate for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 17/12/2025.

Katherine Applegate Videos

Katherine Applegate Introduces "Pocket Bear"
Katherine Applegate: 2013 National Book Festival
5 Questions with K.A. Applegate, author of the Animorphs series
  • How do I book Katherine Applegate to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Katherine Applegate for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Katherine Applegate, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Katherine Applegate or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Katherine Applegate for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Katherine Applegate, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Katherine Applegate are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Katherine Applegate, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Katherine Applegate speak about?

    Katherine Applegate is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Bestselling Authors, Children's Authors and Fiction Authors.
  • Where does Katherine Applegate travel from?

    Katherine Applegate generally travels from California, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Katherine Applegate?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Katherine Applegate for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Katherine Applegate for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Katherine Applegate or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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