Books by Kin Platt

3 books · Ages 4–16

Kin Platt writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–16, exploring themes of loneliness & belonging, self-confidence & identity, friendship & loyalty.

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Cover of Chloris and the Weirdos
Chloris and the Weirdos
Kin Platt
For a child navigating new social dynamics or feeling out of place, this book offers a humorous, lighthearted mystery ab
Ages 8–12
Cover of Darwin and the Great Beasts
Darwin and the Great Beasts
Kin Platt
During a visit to the La Brea Tar Pits, Darwin imagines traveling back in time to outwit prehistoric creatures like dino
Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
1 books
Darwin and the Great Beasts
Ages 8–11
2 books
Chloris and the Weirdos
Darwin and the Great Beasts
Ages 12–18
2 books
The Doomsday Gang
Chloris and the Weirdos

Common Themes

Loneliness & BelongingSelf-Confidence & IdentityFriendship & LoyaltyFear & BraveryFriendship & SocialMaking FriendsBeing DifferentCuriosity & Wonder

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