Kate Lehrer Biography
Kate Lehrer is an American novelist, writer, book reviewer and panelist on the Diane Rehm Book Club that airs on National Public Radio. Apart from her books, she is well known for being the wife of journalist, novelist, screenwriter, and playwright, Jim Lehrer who passed away in January 2020.
Kate Lehrer Early Life
The novelist was born and brought up in Waco, Texas. Her parents gave her the name, Kate Tom Staples at birth and gave her full attention since she is an only child. Her interest in writing began showing in class when she was at a very young age.
Kate Lehrer Age
Kate was born on 17 December 1937, in Waco, Texas, United States of America. She turned 82 years old in 2019 and celebrates her birthday on December 17th every year.
Kate Lehrer Education
For her higher learning studies, Kate was a Texas Christian University student where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta.
Kate Lehrer Family
Kate Lehrer Parents
She was brought up by her father, Thomas Malcolm Staples and her mother, Lucy Joplin who died in 1945 and 1977 respectively. Thomas was a county extension agent, while Lucy was a well known social worker of her time. The couple did not have any other children apart from Kate.
Kate Lehrer Husband
She was married to Jim Lehrer until he passed away in January 2020. The couple tied their knot in 1960 in Texas and together they are blessed with three children, all daughters named Jamie, Lucy and Amanda. Their home is in Washington, DC.
Jim Lehrer Death (Kate Lehrer’s Husband Death)
On January 23, 2020, Kate’s husband died peacefully of undisclosed reasons at his home that is based in Washington, D.C at the age of 85.
The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) announced his death since he joined them in 1972 and worked as an executive editor and a news anchor at the station.
Several PBS workers who knew him were at a somber mood when they had of his demise. Judy Woodruff, the NewsHour anchor and managing editor said, “I’m heartbroken at the loss of someone who was central to my professional life, a mentor to me and someone whose friendship I’ve cherished for decades.”
Kate Lehrer Children
Jim and Kate were blessed with three kids who are Jamie, Lucy Tom, and Amanda. Lucy Tom Lehrer writes plays like her dad used to.
Kate Lehrer Career
The novelist is the author of four selling novels, Best Intentions (1987), When They Took Away the Man in the Moon (1993), Out of Eden (1996) and Confessions of a Bigamist: A Novel (2004). In addition, she has written abundant short stories, essays, and book reviews.
Confessions of a Bigamist explores the traditional way of romance, marriage, identity, and questions each with interesting facts. In the book, she asks whether a woman can have it all while following the life of Michelle Banyon who is a lifestyle guru and efficiency consultant. Michelle resides in Manhattan with her international-lawyer husband.
Her work has been complemented by two popular publishing platforms: Publishers Weekly describes her writing style as being articulate and mannered while The Washington Post says it is fitting into the emerging chick-lit category.”
Kate Lehrer Salary
According to our reliable sources, Kate’s annual salary ranges between $72,878 and $79,088.
Kate Lehrer Net Worth
The novelist has not revealed her net worth. She is a simple person and never likes to attract public attention by publicly displaying her wealth. However, this section is under review, we will update you when details about her net worth are revealed.
Kate Lehrer Awards and Achievements
Her legacy ranges from writing to reviewing books. She is, undoubtedly, a fine novelist as outlined in the following awards and accomplishments:
- Western Heritage Award for Outstanding Novel (1996)
- Honorary Doctor of Letters, McDaniel College
Kate Lehrer Facts and Body Measurements
Here are some interesting facts you don’t want to miss about Kate.
• Full Name: Kate Tom Staples
• Date of Birth: 17 December 1937
• Age/ How old?: 82
• Place of Birth: Waco, Texas
• Birthday: 17th Dec.
• Nationality: American
• Fathers Name: Thomas Malcolm Staples
• Mothers Name: Lucy Joplin
• Siblings: None
• Marital Status: Widowed
• Children/ Kids: Three daughters
• Height/ How tall?: Not disclosed
• Weight: Not disclosed
Frequently Asked Questions About Kate Lehrer
Who is K. Lehrer?
Kate is an accomplished novelist and panelist on the National Public Radio’s book club who gained wide recognition as the wife of the deceased playwright, Jim Lehrer.
How old is K. Lehrer?
She is an American national born on 17th December 1937, in Waco, Texas.
How tall is K. Lehrer?
Kate has not shared her height with the public. Her height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Is K. Lehrer married?
No, she is now a widow after the demise that befell her husband, Jim Lehrer. They got married in 1960 and together they have three children. She resided in Washington D.C with her husband before he died.
How much is K. Lehrer worth?
Kate has not yet revealed her net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under her name.
How much does K. Lehrer make?
Per our average wage estimates for a novelist and book reviewer in the United States, Kate receives an annual salary ranging between $72,878 and $80,000 that translates to an hourly average wage of between $8.32 and $9.13.
Where does K. Lehrer live?
She is a resident of Washington, D.C, USA. We shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.
Is K. Lehrer dead or alive?
Kate is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is K. Lehrer now?
Kate is still pursuing her career in book reviewing. She is a panelist on the Diane Rehm Book Club that airs on National Public Radio.