Katey Howes
@kateywrites.bsky.social
Celebrating the legacy of Katey Howes, beloved kidlit author:
WHERE THE DEER SLIP THROUGH - OUT NOW!
Coming soon: TAKE IT APART 2026
Website: https://www.kateyhowes.com
Repped by Essie White: https://www.stormliteraryagency.com/katey-howes
WHERE THE DEER SLIP THROUGH - OUT NOW!
Coming soon: TAKE IT APART 2026
Website: https://www.kateyhowes.com
Repped by Essie White: https://www.stormliteraryagency.com/katey-howes
Every page in Where the Deer Slip Through celebrates nature’s rhythm. 🌿
Start a thread: Share one animal you saw this week in your neighborhood and one thing it made you notice about the world.
#NatureStory #WhereTheDeerSlipThrough #MindfulMoments #KateyHowes
Start a thread: Share one animal you saw this week in your neighborhood and one thing it made you notice about the world.
#NatureStory #WhereTheDeerSlipThrough #MindfulMoments #KateyHowes
February 9, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Every page in Where the Deer Slip Through celebrates nature’s rhythm. 🌿
Start a thread: Share one animal you saw this week in your neighborhood and one thing it made you notice about the world.
#NatureStory #WhereTheDeerSlipThrough #MindfulMoments #KateyHowes
Start a thread: Share one animal you saw this week in your neighborhood and one thing it made you notice about the world.
#NatureStory #WhereTheDeerSlipThrough #MindfulMoments #KateyHowes
Be a Maker by Katey Howes celebrates curiosity, creativity, and the joy of trying something new. When kids are encouraged to make, build, and imagine, confidence grows and so do smiles.
Share a story that reminds children their ideas matter and their creativity has power.
Share a story that reminds children their ideas matter and their creativity has power.
February 7, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Be a Maker by Katey Howes celebrates curiosity, creativity, and the joy of trying something new. When kids are encouraged to make, build, and imagine, confidence grows and so do smiles.
Share a story that reminds children their ideas matter and their creativity has power.
Share a story that reminds children their ideas matter and their creativity has power.
When the reindeer realize the numbers don’t divide evenly, they must slow down, think creatively, and work together to find a fair solution.
#TheReindeerRemainders #SELinSchools #MathWithMeaning #InclusiveClassrooms #KateyHowes
#TheReindeerRemainders #SELinSchools #MathWithMeaning #InclusiveClassrooms #KateyHowes
February 5, 2026 at 10:38 PM
When the reindeer realize the numbers don’t divide evenly, they must slow down, think creatively, and work together to find a fair solution.
#TheReindeerRemainders #SELinSchools #MathWithMeaning #InclusiveClassrooms #KateyHowes
#TheReindeerRemainders #SELinSchools #MathWithMeaning #InclusiveClassrooms #KateyHowes
Use Where the Deer Slip Through to transition from busy morning routines into a calm learning moment.
#ClassroomReads #QuietTime #PictureBooks
#ClassroomReads #QuietTime #PictureBooks
February 1, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Use Where the Deer Slip Through to transition from busy morning routines into a calm learning moment.
#ClassroomReads #QuietTime #PictureBooks
#ClassroomReads #QuietTime #PictureBooks
Where the Deer Slip Through is full of textures and sounds that invite exploration. Let children “experience” the story with touch and sound.
#SensoryLearning #NatureStorytime #PictureBooks #WhereTheDeerSlipThrough #KateyHowes
#SensoryLearning #NatureStorytime #PictureBooks #WhereTheDeerSlipThrough #KateyHowes
February 1, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Where the Deer Slip Through is full of textures and sounds that invite exploration. Let children “experience” the story with touch and sound.
#SensoryLearning #NatureStorytime #PictureBooks #WhereTheDeerSlipThrough #KateyHowes
#SensoryLearning #NatureStorytime #PictureBooks #WhereTheDeerSlipThrough #KateyHowes
The Reindeer Remainders brings division to life when students can see and touch the math. Remainders make sense when they’re modeled, not just written.
Hands-on math = deeper understanding.
#TheReindeerRemainders #HandsOnMath #ElementaryMath #MathWithMeaning #KateyHowes
Hands-on math = deeper understanding.
#TheReindeerRemainders #HandsOnMath #ElementaryMath #MathWithMeaning #KateyHowes
January 29, 2026 at 8:52 PM
The Reindeer Remainders brings division to life when students can see and touch the math. Remainders make sense when they’re modeled, not just written.
Hands-on math = deeper understanding.
#TheReindeerRemainders #HandsOnMath #ElementaryMath #MathWithMeaning #KateyHowes
Hands-on math = deeper understanding.
#TheReindeerRemainders #HandsOnMath #ElementaryMath #MathWithMeaning #KateyHowes
What’s your favorite animal in Where the Deer Slip Through? Share your child’s pick!
#BookDiscussion #FamilyReads #KidLitCommunity
#BookDiscussion #FamilyReads #KidLitCommunity
January 29, 2026 at 8:51 PM
What’s your favorite animal in Where the Deer Slip Through? Share your child’s pick!
#BookDiscussion #FamilyReads #KidLitCommunity
#BookDiscussion #FamilyReads #KidLitCommunity
Where the Deer Slip Through isn’t just a story, it’s a pause. Encourage kids to notice the world, one slow, quiet moment at a time.
#MindfulReading #CalmClassroom #WhereTheDeerSlipThrough #SELinSchools #KateyHowes
#MindfulReading #CalmClassroom #WhereTheDeerSlipThrough #SELinSchools #KateyHowes
January 26, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Where the Deer Slip Through isn’t just a story, it’s a pause. Encourage kids to notice the world, one slow, quiet moment at a time.
#MindfulReading #CalmClassroom #WhereTheDeerSlipThrough #SELinSchools #KateyHowes
#MindfulReading #CalmClassroom #WhereTheDeerSlipThrough #SELinSchools #KateyHowes
What traditions do you have at home? How are they part of your pattern? Comment your answers below.
#WovenofTheWorld #KateyHowes #MulticulturalLearning #SocialStudies #KidsBooks
#WovenofTheWorld #KateyHowes #MulticulturalLearning #SocialStudies #KidsBooks
January 25, 2026 at 5:35 PM
What traditions do you have at home? How are they part of your pattern? Comment your answers below.
#WovenofTheWorld #KateyHowes #MulticulturalLearning #SocialStudies #KidsBooks
#WovenofTheWorld #KateyHowes #MulticulturalLearning #SocialStudies #KidsBooks
Every page of Where the Deer Slip Through is a quiet invitation to notice the world around us. From hedges to hidden wildlife, there’s magic in observing what slips through.
#WhereTheDeerSlipThrough #NatureBooks #ObservationSkills #MindfulReading #KateyHowes
#WhereTheDeerSlipThrough #NatureBooks #ObservationSkills #MindfulReading #KateyHowes
January 24, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Every page of Where the Deer Slip Through is a quiet invitation to notice the world around us. From hedges to hidden wildlife, there’s magic in observing what slips through.
#WhereTheDeerSlipThrough #NatureBooks #ObservationSkills #MindfulReading #KateyHowes
#WhereTheDeerSlipThrough #NatureBooks #ObservationSkills #MindfulReading #KateyHowes
2026 Scholarship Season is Here!
Scholarship applications through Boyds Mills are now open, offering opportunities for writers to attend retreats and workshops they may not otherwise have access to.
Scholarship applications through Boyds Mills are now open, offering opportunities for writers to attend retreats and workshops they may not otherwise have access to.
January 21, 2026 at 9:52 PM
2026 Scholarship Season is Here!
Scholarship applications through Boyds Mills are now open, offering opportunities for writers to attend retreats and workshops they may not otherwise have access to.
Scholarship applications through Boyds Mills are now open, offering opportunities for writers to attend retreats and workshops they may not otherwise have access to.
Start 2026 thinking about how we connect with each other, every smile, high-five, or wave matters. Rissy No Kissies reminds kids that kindness and consent can go hand-in-hand, even when everyone’s ways of showing affection are different.
January 20, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Start 2026 thinking about how we connect with each other, every smile, high-five, or wave matters. Rissy No Kissies reminds kids that kindness and consent can go hand-in-hand, even when everyone’s ways of showing affection are different.
In The Reindeer Remainders, one “extra” reindeer sparks big conversations. When math becomes story, students explore belonging, fairness, and inclusion.
#TheReindeerRemainders #SELinSchools #MathWithMeaning #InclusiveClassrooms #kateyhowes
#TheReindeerRemainders #SELinSchools #MathWithMeaning #InclusiveClassrooms #kateyhowes
January 14, 2026 at 9:33 PM
In The Reindeer Remainders, one “extra” reindeer sparks big conversations. When math becomes story, students explore belonging, fairness, and inclusion.
#TheReindeerRemainders #SELinSchools #MathWithMeaning #InclusiveClassrooms #kateyhowes
#TheReindeerRemainders #SELinSchools #MathWithMeaning #InclusiveClassrooms #kateyhowes
Activity for your Students?
Why not combine reading with art.
Students illustrate a scene from the Where the Deer Slip Through book. A great way to explore mindfulness through creativity.
#ArtInEducation #MindfulLearning #KateyHowes
Why not combine reading with art.
Students illustrate a scene from the Where the Deer Slip Through book. A great way to explore mindfulness through creativity.
#ArtInEducation #MindfulLearning #KateyHowes
January 4, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Activity for your Students?
Why not combine reading with art.
Students illustrate a scene from the Where the Deer Slip Through book. A great way to explore mindfulness through creativity.
#ArtInEducation #MindfulLearning #KateyHowes
Why not combine reading with art.
Students illustrate a scene from the Where the Deer Slip Through book. A great way to explore mindfulness through creativity.
#ArtInEducation #MindfulLearning #KateyHowes
Capture the beauty around you, just like in Where the Deer Slip Through. Share with #WhereTheDeerSlipThroughMoments
#NaturePhotography #Mindfulness #bookinspiration
#NaturePhotography #Mindfulness #bookinspiration
December 29, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Capture the beauty around you, just like in Where the Deer Slip Through. Share with #WhereTheDeerSlipThroughMoments
#NaturePhotography #Mindfulness #bookinspiration
#NaturePhotography #Mindfulness #bookinspiration
Use Where the Deer Slip Through to teach mindfulness and observation skills. Invite students to share what they notice in nature.
#TeacherTips #MindfulClassroom #Education #NatureEducation #ObservationalSkills
#TeacherTips #MindfulClassroom #Education #NatureEducation #ObservationalSkills
December 22, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Use Where the Deer Slip Through to teach mindfulness and observation skills. Invite students to share what they notice in nature.
#TeacherTips #MindfulClassroom #Education #NatureEducation #ObservationalSkills
#TeacherTips #MindfulClassroom #Education #NatureEducation #ObservationalSkills
Bring the family together and be a maker this holiday! 🎨
Craft something thoughtful—a card, ornament, or small gift and enjoy the creative process together. The joy is in making, and in giving!
#BeAMaker #FamilyCrafting #SeasonOfGiving #MindfulHolidays #CreativeFamilies #KateyHowes #DIYFun
Craft something thoughtful—a card, ornament, or small gift and enjoy the creative process together. The joy is in making, and in giving!
#BeAMaker #FamilyCrafting #SeasonOfGiving #MindfulHolidays #CreativeFamilies #KateyHowes #DIYFun
December 21, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Bring the family together and be a maker this holiday! 🎨
Craft something thoughtful—a card, ornament, or small gift and enjoy the creative process together. The joy is in making, and in giving!
#BeAMaker #FamilyCrafting #SeasonOfGiving #MindfulHolidays #CreativeFamilies #KateyHowes #DIYFun
Craft something thoughtful—a card, ornament, or small gift and enjoy the creative process together. The joy is in making, and in giving!
#BeAMaker #FamilyCrafting #SeasonOfGiving #MindfulHolidays #CreativeFamilies #KateyHowes #DIYFun
Even if someone feels like a “remainder,” there’s always a place for them on our holiday team. Everyone belongs.
During the holiday season, include others the way we share holiday cheer, warmfully, generously, and with room for everyone at the sleigh.
During the holiday season, include others the way we share holiday cheer, warmfully, generously, and with room for everyone at the sleigh.
December 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Even if someone feels like a “remainder,” there’s always a place for them on our holiday team. Everyone belongs.
During the holiday season, include others the way we share holiday cheer, warmfully, generously, and with room for everyone at the sleigh.
During the holiday season, include others the way we share holiday cheer, warmfully, generously, and with room for everyone at the sleigh.
Take a quiet walk outdoors and see what stories nature is already telling. Where the Deer Slip Through reminds us that sometimes, the greatest gift is simply to pause and notice.
#WhereTheDeerSlipThrough #KateyHowes #KidLit
#WhereTheDeerSlipThrough #KateyHowes #KidLit
December 18, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Take a quiet walk outdoors and see what stories nature is already telling. Where the Deer Slip Through reminds us that sometimes, the greatest gift is simply to pause and notice.
#WhereTheDeerSlipThrough #KateyHowes #KidLit
#WhereTheDeerSlipThrough #KateyHowes #KidLit
We’re celebrating Where the Deer Slip Through for being selected as one of Kirkus’ Best Picture Books of the Year!
A lyrical journey through nature, brought to life with breathtaking illustrations.
See the full list here. www.kirkusreviews.com/best-of/2025...
A lyrical journey through nature, brought to life with breathtaking illustrations.
See the full list here. www.kirkusreviews.com/best-of/2025...
December 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM
We’re celebrating Where the Deer Slip Through for being selected as one of Kirkus’ Best Picture Books of the Year!
A lyrical journey through nature, brought to life with breathtaking illustrations.
See the full list here. www.kirkusreviews.com/best-of/2025...
A lyrical journey through nature, brought to life with breathtaking illustrations.
See the full list here. www.kirkusreviews.com/best-of/2025...
Everyone deserves to decide how they give and receive affection. Rissy No Kissies gently shows us that it’s okay to say ‘no’ and that our feelings matter. 💛
On Human Rights Day, let’s remember: respect, consent, and personal boundaries are for everyone.
On Human Rights Day, let’s remember: respect, consent, and personal boundaries are for everyone.
December 10, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Everyone deserves to decide how they give and receive affection. Rissy No Kissies gently shows us that it’s okay to say ‘no’ and that our feelings matter. 💛
On Human Rights Day, let’s remember: respect, consent, and personal boundaries are for everyone.
On Human Rights Day, let’s remember: respect, consent, and personal boundaries are for everyone.
Go on a “Deer Detective” walk!
Find: a tree, a leaf, animal tracks, water.
Just like the deer, explore gently and observe.
#OutdoorAdventure #KidsInNature #WhereTheDeerSlipThrough #kateyhowes
Find: a tree, a leaf, animal tracks, water.
Just like the deer, explore gently and observe.
#OutdoorAdventure #KidsInNature #WhereTheDeerSlipThrough #kateyhowes
December 9, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Go on a “Deer Detective” walk!
Find: a tree, a leaf, animal tracks, water.
Just like the deer, explore gently and observe.
#OutdoorAdventure #KidsInNature #WhereTheDeerSlipThrough #kateyhowes
Find: a tree, a leaf, animal tracks, water.
Just like the deer, explore gently and observe.
#OutdoorAdventure #KidsInNature #WhereTheDeerSlipThrough #kateyhowes
Rissy No Kissies, is also available as an audio-book narrated by Stephanie Willing.
Perfect for car rides, bedtime listening, storytime at school, or anywhere you go!
Let’s empower kids to say what they feel, and to respect how others feel too.
Perfect for car rides, bedtime listening, storytime at school, or anywhere you go!
Let’s empower kids to say what they feel, and to respect how others feel too.
December 7, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Rissy No Kissies, is also available as an audio-book narrated by Stephanie Willing.
Perfect for car rides, bedtime listening, storytime at school, or anywhere you go!
Let’s empower kids to say what they feel, and to respect how others feel too.
Perfect for car rides, bedtime listening, storytime at school, or anywhere you go!
Let’s empower kids to say what they feel, and to respect how others feel too.
What do you notice when you spend quiet moments in nature?
Inspired by the woods surrounding her home, Katey Howes invites readers to pause, observe, and appreciate the gentle rhythm of the natural world in Where the Deer Slip Through.
Inspired by the woods surrounding her home, Katey Howes invites readers to pause, observe, and appreciate the gentle rhythm of the natural world in Where the Deer Slip Through.
December 2, 2025 at 12:22 PM
What do you notice when you spend quiet moments in nature?
Inspired by the woods surrounding her home, Katey Howes invites readers to pause, observe, and appreciate the gentle rhythm of the natural world in Where the Deer Slip Through.
Inspired by the woods surrounding her home, Katey Howes invites readers to pause, observe, and appreciate the gentle rhythm of the natural world in Where the Deer Slip Through.
No kissies? No problem!
Today is National Personal Space Day, and Rissy No Kissies by Katey Howes reminds us that everyone, big or small, has the right to choose how they want to give and receive affection.
Today is National Personal Space Day, and Rissy No Kissies by Katey Howes reminds us that everyone, big or small, has the right to choose how they want to give and receive affection.
December 1, 2025 at 2:34 AM
No kissies? No problem!
Today is National Personal Space Day, and Rissy No Kissies by Katey Howes reminds us that everyone, big or small, has the right to choose how they want to give and receive affection.
Today is National Personal Space Day, and Rissy No Kissies by Katey Howes reminds us that everyone, big or small, has the right to choose how they want to give and receive affection.