Kat Dixon is an acquisitions editor at Ballast Books and its children’s imprint, Blue Balloon Books. After receiving a BA in English and an MA in American Studies from Kennesaw State University, Kat spent a decade traveling the world to write, read, teach, and edit manuscripts. She is the author of four books and has developed, edited, and championed many, many more. Kat currently resides in Mobile, Alabama, where she enjoys having adventures with her two dogs and engaging in community improvement and beautification projects.