Louisa Learns to Write, Kate Hannigan
Louisa Learns to Write, Kate Hannigan
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Louisa Learns to Write
Louisa May Alcott Creates Little Women

Author: Kate Hannigan

Narrator: Taylor Meskimen

Unabridged: 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 05/05/2026


Synopsis

Through persistence and hard work, Louisa May Alcott goes from a little girl writing in her “Imagination Book” to the world-renowned author of Little Women. This nonfiction book will inspire creativity and spark interest in writing for kids ages 7–10. Louisa May Alcott wrote the beloved classic Little Women, but she started out as just a little girl scribbling in her journal. Born into the middle of a spirited, creative group of sisters, Louisa was always up for exploration, play, dreaming, and creating—the traits that would one day make her a writer. Even when times were hard, Louisa’s family held each other close and persevered. So when Louisa dared to write a novel, she wrote about the thing that mattered most to her—family! The four Alcott sisters became the four March sisters in the smashing hit novel Little Women. Award-winning writer Kate Hannigan brings Louisa to life, and she is just as spunky and charming as you’d hope Jo March’s creator would be. ★ “… here Hannigan employs a checklist of 'ten habits for becoming a writer' that offers younger readers with similar ambitions a particularly promising road map to follow … Over and above offering helpful guidelines for fledgling authors, this introduction to Alcott and Little Women will prime yet another generation of readers and listeners to fall in love with a perennial classic.”—School Library Journal, starred review

About Kate Hannigan

Kate Hannigan is a noted author with a special passion for stories that empower girls and women. Her picture book biography, A Lady Has the Floor, received four starred reviews and was named a Junior Library Guild Selection. In addition to the 2016 Golden Kite Award for Middle Grade Fiction, The Detective’s Assistant also received two starred reviews and was a Booklist Editor’s Choice, among many other accolades. Hannigan presented at NCTE on “Our Mighty Girls,” about girl power in middle grade fiction, and was a judge for 2018’s Golden Kite Awards. Between her active presence on social media (@KateChicago), her work as founder of the Hyde Park/South Side Chicago chapter of SCBWI, and as a busy conference speaker, Kate is an involved, vocal, and respected member of the kid-lit community. Visit her online at KateHannigan.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Reading on November 14, 2025

A wonderful book for children about a great female author. I loved this book. The illustrations and story in this children's book was wonderful. This would make a great learning tool.......more

Goodreads review by YSBR on March 30, 2026

This picture book biography traces the life and times of Louisa May Alcott from her impoverished childhood to her adult life as an author trying to find success.  As the second oldest of the 4 Alcott sisters, Louisa was often the ringleader of their games and plays, seeking creative ways to entertai......more

Goodreads review by Panda on December 29, 2025

This brightly illustrated picture book biography teaches kids about the life of Louisa May Alcott, with a considerable focus on her childhood and her relationship with her sisters, since her family life later inspired Little Women. The book also covers other milestones from her life and career, and......more

Goodreads review by Joey on December 23, 2025

Thank you so much to Astra Publishing House/ Calkins Creek and Netgalley for the ebook to read and review. I loved this biography book, it was great getting to learn more about Louisa May Alcott, I honestly didn’t know much about her before reading this and it was so wonderful getting this opportunit......more

Goodreads review by M on March 10, 2026

Disclaimed; Louise May Alcott is one of my favorite authors ever. As such, I had pretty high opinions of what a children's picture book about her life *SHOULD* be. This book deliver. Between the beautiful illustrations and the 10 habits of becoming an authors, our author and illustrator take us thoru......more