Kate Walbert Books in Order

Kate Walbert is a multifaceted writer, born in New York City and raised in a diverse array of environments, including Georgia, Texas, Japan, and Pennsylvania. As a celebrated author, she has penned several notable works, including <i>A Short History of Women</i>, chosen by The New York Times Book Review as one of the ten best books of 2009 and a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize; <i>Our Kind</i>, a finalist for the National Book Award in fiction in 2004; <i>The Gardens of Kyoto</i>, winner of the 2002 Connecticut Book Award in Fiction; and <i>Where She Went</i>, a collection of linked stories and a New York Times notable book. Walbert's accomplishments also include prestigious fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Connecticut Commission on the Arts, and the New York Public Library. Her short fiction has been featured in prominent publications like The New Yorker, The Paris Review, The Best American Short Stories, and The O. Henry Prize stories. A dedicated educator, she lectured in fiction writing at Yale University from 1990 to 2005 and continues to reside in New York City with her family.