Kate Gardiner is a New England–based illustrator. She is a member of the Chaubunagungamaug band of Nipmuck Indians and a graduate of Maine College of Art & Design. Kate has illustrated several books, including her debut picture book, Small Places, Close to Home by Deborah Hopkinson, and Sometimes We Fall by Randall de Sève. She can be found online at kategardinerillustration.com.