Cat Weldon is a children’s author who writes funny middle-grade fantasy stories with a particular interest in offbeat fairy tales and world mythology.​Her debut novel How to be a Hero was published by Macmillan Children’s Books on January 21st 2021, with the second in the series following in the summer.​With a Master’s degree in Scriptwriting and a background in children’s theatre, Cat now splits her time between writing, teaching and making origami squirrels.​Cat lives in East Anglia with her family and collection of delinquent chickens.​Although she has a favourite cup, it has never recited poetry to her.​