![]() ![]() As early as her childhood it demonstrates the hatred she had for racial injustice and a seed was planted within her to change that. She did not let this deter her though, she called her main character negro but still gave the character blonde hair and blue eyes. At the time unfortunately she had never seen a person of color in children’s books, in teenage magazines or on television. While most children in sixth grade are playing she was writing and penned her first novel. Karen started writing at the age of 7 she even goes as far as to call it an obsession. Karen English was destined to leave a legacy that was clearly evident as a child. It’s not a coincidence that Karen English obtained such honorable recognition such as the 1999 recipient of the Coretta Scott King Honor Award for Francie, the 2005 recipient of the Jane Addams Children’s Book award and the 2005 ALA Notable Children’s Book Award for Hot Day on Abbott Avenue. Karen English is a 1-Time Bestselling Author ![]()
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