Kat von Hacke
Appalachian Artist • Author • Storyteller
Inspired by the forests, wildlife, and folklore of Appalachia, Kat von Hacke creates illustrated stories, artwork, and live storytelling experiences that connect people to the natural world.
About Kat
Kat von Hacke is an Appalachian artist, author, and storyteller creating nature-inspired books, artwork, and live storytelling experiences.
Upcoming Events
Elachee Nature Center
Join Kat von Hacke for live storytelling and readings from The Tale of Jeter Gray Fox.
Step into an Appalachian forest world filled with wildlife, folklore, and imagination in this interactive storytelling experience for families and children.
April 18 | 10AM–1PM
Readings every 45 minutes
Storytelling with Kat von Hacke
Bringing Appalachian Stories to Life
Kat offers live storytelling experiences for:
• Libraries
• Bookstores
• Botanical Gardens
• Schools
• Parks
• Festivals
• Adult audiences
Two types:
Children’s Storytime
Nature-based stories and interactive readings
Appalachian Storytelling for Adults
Folklore, ecology, and Appalachian storytelling
Coming Soon
Coming Soon — The Buck Moon
A young buck with big dreams.
A grumpy owl who needs sleep.
A summer night the forest will never forget.
The Buck Moon is the next story in the Lost Fables of Appalachia series — coming early summer.