Kathy Urban Tales - Creating meaningful children’s stories that entertain, educate & inspire actions toward a kinder world.

Kathy is a children’s book author and former journalist based in Dubai. With over a decade of experience reporting on news, entertainment, and environmental stories, Kathy brings a global perspective and heartfelt storytelling to her books.

Her stories are inspired by childhood adventures in nature, parenthood, and a deep appreciation for kindness, sustainability, and personal growth. Each book aims to nurture curiosity and empathy while empowering young readers to make positive changes in the world around them.

Kathy’s school visits and storytime sessions are lively and interactive, sparking children’s imagination and helping them grow in confidence as storytellers and readers. Her books are beloved by children, parents, and educators, making them wonderful additions to both classrooms and homes.
Learn more at www.kathyurbantales.com
Follow on Instagram: @kathyurbantales

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As a special memory of the author visit, you can purchase signed copies of Kathy Urban’s books. For online pre-orders, please add your child’s NAME, CLASS & SCHOOL in the notes section upon checkout. Books will be signed on the day of the author visit.

School Visit Author Book Order

The Urban Edit is my editing, critique, and mentoring service for children’s picture‑book authors.  
My role is to help you bring clarity, purpose, and care to your story before it reaches young readers.

The Urban Edit

Receive signed copies of Kathy Urban’s children’s books

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Event Details
📚 Workshop 1: So You Want to Write a Picture Book? Date: January 15th Time: 8:00 PM (GST)

📚 Workshop 2: So You’ve Written a Picture Book, Now What? Date: January 18th Time: 8:00 PM (GST)

Both sessions will take place online via Google Meet

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