About the author

Katrina Gallagher

Katrina S Gallagher is a new author and digital marketer practising in analytics. She began writing books for her son and her friend’s children. <br><br>​​​​​​​Her background in digital marketing and analytics has influenced her writing style, incorporating data-driven ideas to make her books even more beneficial for young readers. <br><br>​​​​​​​Katrina lives with her partner and 3-year-old son, who loves her books and inspired her to keep writing.<br>​​​​​​​<br>Her first book, “Hola Harry,” is a high-contrast bilingual book for babies and young children in English and Spanish. The book features simple words that start with “mummy” and “daddy” and include items that a baby might see through the day, ending in a comfy bed. The list of words included in the book is derived from the most commonly learned and most useful words and words that can be visually represented for babies.<br><br>​​​​​​​Katrina’s books stand out from other children’s books because they combine the high-contrast format commonly used for babies with a bilingual element. Her books are designed to help babies and young children learn languages, and they feature simple words and clear high-contrast shapes that capture a child’s attention. Katrina’s writing is straightforward, making her books an excellent choice for parents who want to give their children a strong foundation in language learning.<br>