"Helping a child become a reader is the single most important thing you can do to ensure their success in school and in life."
KP Carter, The World's ONLY Readologist
Education Consultant | Author | Speaker
Meet Kathryn P. Carter, M.Ed.
The World's Only Readologist®
Kathryn P. Carter, M.Ed., is a lifelong educator, award-winning children’s author, and creator of Rockstar Reader University®. With over 35 years in education as a Reading Specialist, Director of Language Arts and Testing, and Supervisor, Kathryn has dedicated her career to helping children become confident, lifelong readers.
A TEDx speaker and highly sought-after literacy consultant, Kathryn empowers parents, schools, and communities with strategies to close literacy gaps, boost student outcomes, and celebrate culturally responsive stories.
She is the author of the Lizzie B. Hayes trilogy, a middle-grade historical fiction series for ages 8–12. Book 1, Summertime with Lizzie B. Hayes (Second Edition), won the 2023 Children’s Book Award sponsored by the National Black Book Festival. The final book in the trilogy, Lizzie B. Hayes on a Mission, is set to release in 2025.
Through KP Carter Writes LLC and Rockstar Reader University®, Kathryn’s mission is to nurture the whole child building self-esteem, confidence, and a lifelong love of reading. She is available for author visits, keynote speeches, and literacy workshops for parents and educators.
When she’s not writing or teaching, Kathryn enjoys swimming, playing her viola, traveling, and spending time with her family. A proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., she continues to give back through her church, community service, and advocacy for literacy.
