July 16-18, 2026 Midwest Writers Workshop Muncie, IN
Join us this July 16 – 18, 2026 at the Ball State Student Center in Muncie, Indiana—or virtually, from the comfort of your own computer—and see for yourself the wonderful things MWW has to offer! (Then see it again on the recordings, available for 90 days following the event)
Kat is on the workshop faculty. She will lead two workshops, speak as part of a panel on different publication paths and common misconceptions about the publishing process, provide manuscript evaluations, and host office hours to answer writers’ questions.
July 14, 2026 Poetry Foundation Summer Poetry Teachers Institute Poetry Foundation, Chicago, IL
The 2026 program will be led by acclaimed poets, expert educators, and teaching artists Lauren DeJulio Bell, Lucy Biederman, Kat Higgs-Coulthard, Lupe Mendez, Faisal Mohyuddin, Vera Naputi, Kenyatta Rogers, and Michelle Schaub, with additional session leaders to be announced soon. In addition to daily seminars and workshops at the Bennett Day School, participants will have the option to attend an offsite poetry reading and reception on Thursday evening.
The 2026 Institute will explore the theme “Poetry Speaks” through seminars, hands-on workshops, and small breakout sessions. Designed for educators at all experience levels with teaching poetry, the Institute supports participants in developing classroom-ready poetry lessons and dynamic unit plans. They will learn strategies that increase student curiosity and comfort around poetry. Participation is free to eligible educators.
June 25-26, 2026 Central Michigan University’s Children’s Author Book Festival, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Book Signing & Author Talk
Kat will meet teachers and children at Central Michigan University’s annual children’s author fair during the CMU Literacy Center Summer Institute.
February 26, 2026 Get Inked Teen Writing Conference, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN
Kat hosted the 14th annual writing conference for over 100 teens in grades 7-12. In addition to coordinating the event, Kat presented a workshop for teens on mining their own experiences for story ideas.
November 15, 2025 Writing Workshop at Michigan City Public Library, Michigan City, IN
Join author Katherine Higgs-Coulthard for a writing workshop that teaches how to make purpose, place, and passion come alive in your writing. Learn how to address universal truths and infuse them into your story.
October 11, 2025 Proof: A Midwest Literary Fest
Mapping Memories: A family Write-In
Join author Katherine Higgs-Coulthard for this fun writing session for the whole family. Families will collaborate to write a story about a specific experience using guided prompts, including making neighborhood maps and labeling the site of important memories.
April 9, 2025 Ferdinand Library Open House & School Author Visit at Ferdinand Jr/Sr. High School, Ferdinand, IN
Kat will be at the Ferdinand Library on Wednesday, April 9th for an Open House between 11 a.m. and noon. Everyone is invited to meet her, talk to her about her journey and purchase/have her book “Junkyard Dogs” personally autographed. She will then proceed to Forest Park Jr/Sr High School to speak with the students and staff.
October 8, 2024 Shooting for Stars with Christine Webb and Katherine Higgs-Coulthard Schuler Books, Grand Rapids, MI
Book signing and discussion. Join authors Christine Webb and Katherine Higgs-Coulthard as they discuss Christine’s book Shooting for Stars. Both authors will be available to sign copies of their books following the talk.
May 3, 2024 First Friday Book Talk and Reading Virtual for LarkSong
This monthly online (Zoom) reading series called First Friday Readings features authors with Nebraska connections, national presence, and a newly published book. The hourlong event, moderated by Larksong director Karen Shoemaker, will include both the author’s reading and Q&A with the audience. The event is free, but registration is required to receive the link.
May 13, 2023 Book Signing and Author Meet & Greet, Cover to Cover Books, Columbus, OH
Join us as we celebrate Katherine Higgs-Coulthard’s debut young adult novel (ages 14+), Junkyard Dogs!
April 25, 2023 Boozy Bookclub at Niles Brewing, Niles, MI
Junkyard Dogs Discussion and Author Talk
December 3, 2022 Get Inked Teen Writing Conference Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN
Come write with Kat and several other YA authors at this all day conference–in-person or online! More information here: Get Inked Teen Writing Conference
November 17, 2022 School Library Journal’s LibraryCon LIVE! 12:00 – 12:50 PM ET |
In Real Life Panel
Kat will join fellow YA authors, Dozerdraws & Jennie Wood, Paper Planes (Mad Cave/Maverick) and Lesa Cline-Ransome, For Lamb (Holiday House), whose works are aimed at older teens and young adults, to talk about crafting page-turning stories that are propelled by the complexities of real-life relationships.
