Katie McElligott

Dear friends,

I am the real Katie. And Harry has been a very real source of comfort and strength throughout my life—from protecting me from thunderstorms when I was little to backpacking with me across Europe when I was big.

While reading this, I hope you are snuggling something that helps you feel brave, whether it’s a blankie, a teddy bear, or a pillow that’s lost all its stuffing. Because life is overwhelming enough: hold tight to the things that keep your insides tough.

Snuggle On,

The Real Katie

KATIE MCELLIGOTT is a first-time author and a full-time Creative Director at a Chicago advertising agency. She lives in Oak Park, IL, with her husband, two small children, and cat named Ramona Quimby. In her spare time, she can be found sneaking into her daughter’s bedroom to snuggle Harry.