Katherine Locke is an award-winning author known for their young adult and middle-grade works, including "The Girl with the Red Balloon," "The Spy with the Red Balloon," and "Bedtime for Superheroes." Their debut novel, "The Girl with the Red Balloon," was published in 2017 by Albert Whitman & Company and explores themes of magic, time travel, and resilience. Locke's storytelling often blends fantastical elements with emotional depth, reflecting their belief that most narratives are fairytales in disguise.
Based in the Philadelphia area, Locke draws inspiration from the impossible—ballet, magic, and time travel—crafting stories that resonate with readers across genres. Their works span contemporary fiction, historical fantasy, and whimsical picture books, showcasing versatility and a distinctive narrative voice. Beyond writing, Locke is an advocate for diverse representation in literature, infusing their characters with authenticity and nuance.
Locke continues to expand their literary repertoire, balancing young adult novels with lighter-hearted projects like "Bedtime for Superheroes." Their writing remains grounded in imaginative storytelling while addressing universal themes of identity, courage, and hope.
District Ballet Company Books
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Turning Pointe
2015
2
Second Position
2015
3
Finding Center
2015
The Balloonmakers Books
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The Girl with the Red Balloon
2017
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The Spy with the Red Balloon
2018
Standalone Novels
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1
This Rebel Heart
2022
Children's Books
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Bedtime for Superheroes
2020
2
What Are Your Words?
2021
3
Being Friends with Dragons
2022
Non-Fiction Books
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1
Gender Rebels
2023
Novels of the Marvel Universe Books
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Iron Man 2 (By: Alexander C. Irvine)
2010
2
Civil War (By: Stuart Moore)
2012
3
New Avengers: Breakout (By: Alisa Kwitney)
2013
4
Spider-Man: Kraven's Last Hunt (By: Neil Kleid)
2014
5
X-Men: Days Of Future Past (By: Alexander C. Irvine)
2014
6
Avengers: Everybody Wants to Rule the World (By: Dan Abnett)
2015
7
Ant-Man: Natural Enemy (By: Jason Starr)
2015
8
Deadpool: Paws of the Marvel Universe (By: Stefan Petrucha)
2015
9
Captain America: Dark Designs (By: Stefan Petrucha)
2016
10
Thanos: Death Sentence (By: Stuart Moore)
2017
11
Who is the Black Panther? (By: Jesse Holland)
2017
12
Planet Hulk (By: Greg Pak)
2017
13
Spider-Man: Hostile Takeover (By: David Liss)
2018
14
Venom: Lethal Protector (By: James R. Tuck)
2018
15
Spider-Man: Forever Young (By: Stefan Petrucha)
2018
16
Captain Marvel: Liberation Run (By: Tess Sharpe)
2019
17
Avengers: Infinity (By: James A. Moore)
2019
18
X-Men: The Dark Phoenix Saga (By: Stuart Moore)
2019
19
Morbius: The Living Vampire - Blood Ties ( By: Brendan Deneen)
2021
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Target: Kree (By: Stuart Moore)
2021
21
Marvel's Original Sin ( By: Gavin G. Smith)
2022
22
Into the Dark Dimension (By: Stuart Moore)
2023
23
Captain Marvel: Shadow Code (By: Gilly Segal)
2023
24
Secret Invasion (By: Paul Cornell)
2023
25
Loki: Journey Into Mystery
2023
26
Doctor Strange: Dimension War (By: James Lovegrove)
2024
27
Wolverine: Nature of the Beast ( By: Dave Stern)
2025
28
Fantastic Four: The Coming of Galactus Prose Novel (By: James Lovegrove)