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Her life truly began as a writer in 1964 when the Presbyterian church asked her to write curriculum materials for fifth and sixth graders. Later on, when she finished collage, she decided to write fiction because she enjoyed it.
Some of Katherine Paterson's books are based on real life experiences. For example, the girlfriend of one of her friends was struck and killed at the age of eight. She loves getting mail from children too. Some hobbies of Katherine Paterson are playing piano and tennis, though badly, she has skill as a seamstress, and loves her family. Other interests are some TV, and reading.