Look Where I was this weekend: Kate’s Book Bash
A joyous celebration of reading, books and authors! So many amazing books!(keep me away from that bookstore!) So many talented authors! I met this guy Brian Young. Check him out here. https://www.harpercollins.com/blogs/authors/brian-youn Brian is originally from the Navajo Reservation in Arizona. We had many connections and much to share. I can't wait to read his book Healer of the Water Monster. Sharon Flake, our own Pittsburgh author. I bought one of her books. She bought one of mine. Check her out here :https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/sharon-g-flake. Although we can't claim her to be from Pittsburgh [...]
Excited to announce: 12 New Books with Osmo Reading Adventure
Over the last year I have written 12 books for the Osmo Reading Adventure and now I can finally announce they are published and ready for readers. The stories range from 100 to 2000 words. Here are a few titles. It's been an exciting adventure. I hope that readers will have as much fun reading as I did writing these books! See more about Osmo Reading Adventures here: https://www.playosmo.com/en/reading-adventure/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&utm_content=&gclid=CjwKCAjws--ZBhAXEiwAv-RNL8NJV6M_2yNp6aR1HstlSqGW-HHHLl1jKOfrzQdFtWYUFCLpMAOauRoCRJMQAvD_BwE Begin the adventure!
New York City BIG BOOK AWARD: Spirit of The Cheetah
This little book receives another award! Many thanks to Khadra Mohammed and Julia Cairns for making this book and this award possible. A 2022 distinguished favorite Multicultural and Picture Book categories. One little book. One big story.
A Thousand White Butterflies goes to VAV camp!
A fun, creative, energetic day at camp in Pittsburgh. These kids are awesome! What to do on a hot summer day? Design a snow person from your culture. What's their story? Add a few butterflies. READ and Enjoy.
Spirit of the Cheetah Wins
Published in 2021, Coauthored with Khadra Mohammed. The Spirit of the Cheetah won a silver medal at the 2022 Midwest Book Awards! See it here: https://mipa.org/midwest-book-awards/2022-winners/ And see what one little book can inspire! Which endangered species will you work to save?
A Song for Galimoto
This little book just keeps making friends and inspiring readers. See what one reader has to say: Dear Karen, My name is Benjamin. I realize that this may be somewhat out of the ordinary, but I felt inspired this evening to contact you to share this song I wrote many years ago that was inspired by your book about Galimoto that I read during my childhood. It felt right and appropriate to inform you, the author that this bit of art was out in the world, inspired by your work and how it [...]