Hilary Malloy

Hilary Malloy was borne and raised, 4th generation Los Angeles. Hancock Park/Hollywood area, she grew up in an urban sprawl during the 1980's. Skateboarding was all around her, and a way to get from place to place, as a young child, hang out with friends, and a vehicle to express themselves.

Her Father and Grand Father's were all City Pipeline Contract Engineers, and they took she, her siblings and cousins to the construction sites around the City, so they could turn the pipes into ramps, while they worked.

This story was inspired by her upbringing, and includes surfing, which was the golden extension of skateboarding in the summers, at the Santa Monica Beach.

She has been a TV & Music Executive, Documentary Producer (including the skateboard art documentary 1st & Hope, scored by the un-used music of Beck). It traces a group of professional skateboarders, through Downtown LA. After suffering a terrible accident and breaking her back, she recovered fully and currently owns a Yoga & Meditation Studio in the Larchmont Village area, to help people in their own recoveries.

Writing, reading and music are her favorite hobbies, and this book is an extension of all the journeys she has been on. The day in the life of Skater Kate is small but meaningful to young girl's, whose imagination's surpass their physical & mental capabilities, and age limits.

An 8-year old girls earnest attempts, at being a skilled & inspired rider, as well as musician, graffiti artists, writer, daughter and best friend. The efforts are humorous as time after time, she keeps picking herself up, and learns from every mistake. Remind us all of the stubborn and fiery determination, inside every young child, boy or girl, and their limitless spirit.