Karen Krossing

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Karen Krossing is the critically acclaimed author of many books for children, including picture books and novels. She won the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award for Canada in 2015 and 2023 and has been a finalist for the Ontario Library Association White Pine Award and the Joan F. Kaywell Books Save Lives Award, among other honors. She holds an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts.

Karen is also an editor and mentor of new and emerging voices, and she delivers writing workshops and inspirational book talks to young readers in schools and libraries. Learn more about Karen and her books on her website or social media @karenkrossing.